Irish Fiddle
Welcome to Irishfiddle the site for aspiring fiddlers and those interested in Irish fiddle playing and music lessons(in Dublin).
Irish Fiddle playing and traditional Irish music go hand in hand. Although the fiddle(violin) is not authentically Irish, Irish fiddle (violin)players have built up a unique relationship with it. In Irish fiddle(violin) playing there is a wide diversity of styles and huge interest outside Ireland of how Irish music is played on the fiddle.
Last century the fiddle(violin) binded communities culturally. Irelands greatest exports from almost 100 years ago, still resonate in a learned fiddlers mind. Michael Coleman, James Morrison and Paddy Killoran, all Co.Sligo natives, brought their heritage with them to US shores. They reminded the Irish migrants of where they came from and what a rich culture they had and their sense of Irishness was in sharp focus. These fiddle(violin) players carried with them experience of generations, and were part of the living tradition. Irish fiddle(violin) players have carved out regional styles where different rural communities have an associated style. This has been so strong, some regions have a regional style fiddle associated with the county, e.g. Donegal fiddle.
If you are choosing to learn the fiddle(violin) you are opening yourself up to a world of sound. On few instruments is sound so varied and expressive. It offer ultimate complexity, subtlety and a world of sound to the player. Irish issues from emmigration to rebellion, love or loss can be expressed on this quaint instrument. The sound is drawn out and this is sometimes called ‘weaving’ in irish fiddle(violin) terms to paint a rich tapestry of sound.
