Cold and Frosty Morning - Fiddle Tune! | Katy Adelson

Here is a neat little fiddle tune reel called, "Cold and Frosty Morning." I think this tune is mostly an American fiddle tune that's played in old-time sessions (and sometimes Irish sessions, too), but I have read some discussions of people thinking it originated from Scotland. I think it does have a Scottish vibe to it, so I wouldn't be surprised if it from there! It's typically played as a fast dance reel, but I think it can sound pretty neat and almost jazzy played as a hornpipe. I think a lot of reels can sound fun played as a hornpipe, but I definitely wouldn't play it like that in a session unless everyone was prepared for it...It's not something most people would expect.
It's been snowing off-and-on this past May here in Colorado, so I thought I'd play this song since it seems to fit with what the weather has been doing. It still sometimes drops below freezing at night and snows, but it heats up during the day, and everything melts away fairly quickly. It snowed about 8 - 10 inches last week, which seems a bit extreme for this time of the year, even though snow isn't uncommon in late spring in Colorado. Since a lot of trees had started to form leaves, they had more surface area to hold the snow, and many branches broke from all the extra weight. =( So far, I haven't seen any trees or branches that have hit people's houses or apartment buildings in my area, so that's good. I noticed that an entire lilac bush broke at its base and fell over, which made me really sad to see. I love lilacs! =(
But I think we're finally about to have warmer weather that stays put! Yay!!! I'm so excited for spring!!! I'm going to start planting flowers soon, and hopefully they will bloom by July.
Thank you for watching, and I hope you have a good weekend! =)
~ Katy
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Violin gear:
Violin: 1899 Ernst Kreusler “Copy of Antonius Stradivarius” violin from Germany
Bow: CodaBow Luma
Strings: Evah Pirazzi Violin Strings (with a ball E)
Rosin: Salchow Rosin
Shoulder Rest: Bonmusica Shoulder Rest
Software used (for Macintosh):
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Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
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Blue Woodpecker

[@marksorrell7451]

Katy, this song was just beautiful. I’m gonna try and learn this on my mandolin. You are a great musician and you are also beautiful. ❤❤

[@blinkie1523]

Played so beautiful given that backdrop of snow covered forna and flora with that ever infectious smile the one everyone would desire to catch darling thank you so very much.

[@LaurenceGray-et7sb]

This is one of the tunes which we play on a regular basis for the dances of a local contra dance society. I am the bass player with the dance society's band.

[@LaurenceGray-et7sb]

We play this tune "straight" instead of playing it like a hornpipe.

[@treslongwell1332]

searching for the most beautiful and melodic Irish tunes, I keep running into this lovely lass.

[@fannybuster]

People love you so much,You need to check in at least once a week.!

[@christophertsiliacos8958]

👏👍 There's nothing cold or frosty about Katy be it morning, noon or evening. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of the “Centennial State” of Colorado, with its rocky mountain high and where the columbines grow, is the quintessential American mining town: Leadville with Mount Massive as its picturesque backdrop - a hamlet steeped in western history, heritage and culture. 😊 🎻 🎶

[@georgejohnson3965]

Lovely, Katy. Great video. Love your smiling personality, and great uptempo fiddling. Clap, Clap, Clap.....X 1,000

[@JimmySlaughter]

Snow in May sounds great! I wouldn't mind another little cold snap, here in Texas, before we get to 100°F weather.

[@needsbeer]

We get snow here in Calgary every May. Wanna trade? I like the suffocating heat.

[@jeancaldwell5391]

The same in Southern Arizona!

[@davidhynes]

Beautiful Greetings Katy from Newfoundland Canada.

[@jerrybaker5774]

thank you much!

[@janhawkins6088]

I'm trying to learn this and it's harder than it seems. My fingers have trouble keeping up with the bow! Oh the joys of getting old 😂

[@MangAiren]

Always such a beautiful sound, awesome!!!!!

[@TerryTerryTerry]

What I like most about your videos is your obvious pleasure in playing. - lovely

[@janhawkins6088]

Beautiful tune. Brilliant ❤

[@setesuyaramoontreader9970]

I wish Katy Adelson was the official music for every pirate game I've loved playing. Her and Hans Zimmer are equals, just different in my ears. After years I still love her style.

[@coolhandluke2310]

Awesome job ❤

[@jessej7111]

Minnesota had a very cold May, too! Hopefully June will be more summery! The lilacs covered in snow were hauntingly beautiful -- but the song was prettier! Bravo!

[@johnnybx3254]

Oh what a mixture of nature’s soul to accompany such sweet music! I’m certain your flowers will be as lovely as you! Bravo 👏 👏👏

[@MrSteverevan]

Love the flow 💚

[@jimbabin3747]

Such a bright and snappy tune ... good way to get the day moving! The music and the video are both stunningly beautiful. Glad the weather is making a turn toward spring in your area and I look forward to seeing those flowers you're going to plant. Have a great weekend Katy and ... you look gorgeous in plaid!

[@sojoboscribe1342]

Well, it's bright and snappy the way SHE plays it. The noted songwriter Alexander James Adams changed the key a little to make it spooky and menacing, added some lyrics, and created his Halloween classic "Ichabod Crane"

[@chardtomp]

Always a joy to hear you play!

[@Northatlantic2012]

I absolutely love this!

[@charlessteadjr1839]

Always an absolute pleasure. Makes me smile. Thanks katy.

[@stevenvicino8687]

I never get tired of your playing.

[@paulmccrone-noaafederal2436]

This is so good. FANTANSTIC!!!

[@grantburris]

Such a beautiful sound. Thank you. Great smile.

[@Ronmon100]

Awesome! Best version I've heard yet.

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

BRAVO!!👏👏 That was beautiful!

[@banjiddle]

Wow Katy! This is my fav tune, an you rule it! I love your variations! Thanks for sharing!!

[@iazz46]

So beautiful!! 💙🌼❄🎻🎶

[@new.asteroid.tracker]

One of my favorite tunes!

[@barbmcmahon7709]

Beautiful!!

[@dmswan3172]

Thank you, love this tune and enjoy hearing you play! The beautiful mountain scenery with a touch of snow is really nice with this.

[@tps607]

Katy, this is a pleasure! thank you so much

[@musabyucekaya728]

Thank you lady this tune is perfect

[@kevinhorsfield7048]

It is not June that is melting the snow, it is the incredible warmth and joy that you display with all of your playing! Absolutely perfect as always. Thank you for the joy that you bring to me. xxx

[@daledenotter6398]

i click the like button before the song starts. i know it will be great.thanks .

[@OsashimiKamaboko]

Amazing!

[@cajunqueen5125]

luv-luv it

[@lima7436]

I will always remember this song Katy, good playing👏

[@p5gBand]

Fantastic!

[@indranilbose9454]

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

[@shumetesam7407]

I love your work so much thank you for sharing ❤️ God bless you 😘

[@denniskelley130]

Thank you for your videos I think you're awesome and I love your music keep it up great job I love seeing your new videos

[@still_esperance]

everything's so pretty! I love the music and the décor too

[@heididages7915]

This is amazing!!! You are very talented!

[@brotherseraphim9700]

Ever better and better - fine fiddlin', Katy! Proud of you! Inspiring! :-)

[@dukepeterson]

Awesome!

[@markberry7193]

Sweeeeett! It sure is enjoyable listening to your videos and music Katy!

[@sophiatalksmusic3588]

I love playing this one SO much, and the cut time sounds really good!

[@JamesStansell]

Wonderful!

[@fannycoppens4773]

Great tune and great energy!

[@dahurabel]

Spectacular!!!

[@aliemadeldamiry]

Beautiful playing ❤️ ❤️

[@sa5er1234]

Respect and well done to you and your efforts. Keep it up.

[@hristostoikov5057]

Katy, your smile and your videos make the heart happy. Thank you very much for posting them. Be fine Katty.

[@alexisfloriano8650]

Beautifulness 😍

[@julianaseo]

I love this video. The song and the landscape. Are biutiful. 😍

[@joeorca5087]

Thank you very much. Love your videos you are so beautiful and so creative, I ve learned so much from you.

[@duncanlaing6078]

With perfection

[@bronzedflames]

amazing thank u for posting this cover

[@thaumatomane]

You are making me miss winter!

[@AvaPotterfieldandFriends]

Very nice. I need to learn this one.

[@jaythomas4831]

this is my favourite song to play on banjo and this is my favourite fiddle version I've heard so far

[@abhijitborah]

Lovely tune ended by and equally lovely smile.

[@Windwalker93]

This video should have more visits. Beautiful song!

[@TheFiddlingViolin]

Very fun tune, and hope you have warmer weather soon!

[@ernestblanchard4408]

Awesome you are a pleasure to see and listen to thank you - hugs.

[@kobusbritz8530]

Much appreciated Katy

[@roger6965]

Very beautiful Katy!

[@tluncan]

I don’t know if it’s the coffee but I found I could keep up playing along on the faster tempo part this morning. Thanks for the great tunes!

[@daisypeters3216]

Thank you for send me The fiddle tune. Marvelous, so amazing, Kate.😗💖🤗

[@glittertoons63]

I am playing this as my audition for symphony! It's one of my favorite songs from your channel, I love your work, thank you so much!

[@christianhoneyman6779]

Awsome. 😀😀😄😁

[@tp-vz7od]

Bravo!

[@brandonbentley4677]

That's a wv tune I spent alot of cold frosty mornings I want somebody to pick with

[@mustaphazaaboul6649]

Thank you for this great music with love from a Berber Moroccan man I salute you

[@paca_bill4863]

Refreshing for an 80+ degree day here in Seattle!

[@grantburris]

Still sounds great, Katy. Thank you.

[@davecm1605]

Great tune, really great playing. Hope you have a nice weekend katy :)

[@Jack.333]

Wonderful Thanks

one of my favourites :D

[@antonellovanni]

fantastic version, greetings from Italy

[@changaroo8936]

amayzing

[@jorgegalindo1764]

good good, very good!! keep making music katy👏 👏👏

[@Heimdallnir]

Hermosa melodia! Bonitos paisajes! Gracias por tu musica!

[@saralavani1151]

Wow👏🏻

[@scottreacher4620]

Your amazing!

[@johnn7614]

Best violinists I've ever heard.

[@dukepeterson]

Awesome performance of a beautiful song, whereever it's from!

[@hefaiedhkhaled7754]

Magnifique , très bien ❤😘

[@garypaisley]

Thank you!

[@northcountryhermit5057]

Before I played fiddle, I was amazed that my GF could pick out the classical trained vs those of us who grew up kitchen playing... She said "not dirty enough" Now I know!

[@BIGMOUTHLOUIS]

Be careful you don't catch that fiddle afire! ..just beautiful playing!

[@andhewonders115]

Pretty cool.

[@paulmonroe7865]

Thanks from the old Pirate, you play beautifully!

[@dustibecker4233]

Great! Thanks. The history of that tune is sobering. Kind of an Outlanders piece.

[@mathewgladden8914]

Ummmn AMAZING

[@nbflyingfox4672]

Great job Katy, great tune especially the last section. Yes I think a tutorial would be a good choice for this one. Thanks..

[@Radicalcheesechad]

I’m going to learn this song soon