Donegal On-Line Fiddle Tutor

Caoimhín Mac Aoidh wrote these transcriptions in abc format (for more information on this format see the abc home page) together with extensive notes on how to practice and play the tunes. Each installment is in plain text format for easy downloading.

These are four versions of "Bean ag Baint Duileasc" or as it is known in English, "The Connachtman's Rambles." We plan to expand this part of the site. Enjoy!

• Beginning tutorial, from John Gordon
• Intermediate tutorial, from Danny O'Donnell
• Advanced tutorial, from Neily Boyle
• A fourth version, from James Byrne, Mick Brown and Ronan Galvin

Here is a version of "Sios a Bealach Mor, Suas a Bealach Cathairnach" transcribed from the playing of Vincent Campbell.
Sios a Bealach Mor, Suas a Bealach Cathairnach

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