Description
Chestnuts are common, older tunes that often are associated with specific choreography. Learn to play twelve classic New England Chestnuts with this video series of beginner and intermediate tunes. Each video includes a phrase-by-phrase breakdown of the tune. This series is open to all instruments and levels, and is especially geared for beginner and intermediate fiddle players. The full series is designed to cover 12 weeks of practice, moving from easy to more challenge repertoire, but you are welcome to enjoy the videos out of order or move at your own pace if it suits you. Purchasing the course gives you unlimited access to twelve lessons via a password-protected link, available for streaming without expiration. Patreons have access to this whole course FOR FREE with your monthly subscription. Join the Patreon community with a monthly subscription to get access to this course and much more!
New England Chestnuts, Vol. 1 includes twelve classic New England Chestnuts, including:
Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part
Haste to the Wedding
Jamie Allen
Jefferson & Liberty
Jimmy’s Favorite Jig
100 Pipers
La Bastringue
Off She Goes
Quarry Cross
Reel de Montreal
Roddy McCourley
Stay tuned for Volume II with Intermediate/Advanced Tunes! Provided enough interest, there might even be a Volume III released for “Modern Chestnuts” written in the last hundred years.
What the students say:
“…a very engaging teaching style, enthusiastic! The call and response works beautifully.” (Doug Holder)
Try a free sample lesson to decide if the course is right for you:
