Cliffs of Moher (fiddle tutorial)

Cliffs of Moher is an Irish jig. In this fiddle tutorial I demonstrate a simple version, and then a more complex one based on the playing of Kevin Burke, with suggestions for bowing and ornamentation. I discuss the dorian mode, and whether all the F's should be played sharp. A free pdf of the sheet music for Cliffs of Moher is available to subscribers. There are plenty more free video lessons on Irish tunes and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.

At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public.
At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month.
Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
www.patreon.com/thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
Beginning Folk Fiddle
You can order from
rb.gy/g6gwd1
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses
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MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book
Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
Use this link to see all my MG courses;
www.musicgurus...?aff=37
ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
academyoffolk....
I suggest you contact me before subscribing.
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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[@ssgiddyup]

Good variations i need to try with my fiddle. The last line is what i like playing when our sessions plays it. 😂. We hold the last note very long.

[@rohwermusicstudios]

Very nice tutorial! Thanks!!

[@fabfaco8271]

Un très joli morceau à apprendre en ce début d'année. Merci

[@DSteinman]

Chris, love your stuff! If you wouldn't mind, I'd sure appreciate if you let the whole tune play out in the intros to your videos. I was just about to have it by ear and you cut off the end of the repeated B part! Haha

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Glad you're enjoying my videos! I appreciate your point. As you know, I always play the whole tune at the end, and I believe that the intro has to be fairly snappy to keep people's interest!

[@blissisnow]

Thanks Chris! Love this tune. Where do you get the backing track for Trad Irish?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

I make my backing tracks with software called Band in a Box. They're all available on my Patreon page (patreon.com/thefiddlechannel)

[@eldoubleu2250]

Thanks :)