Star of the County Down
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Published 2017-09-21
This tune needs no introduction. It gets played in pubs up and down this land every Friday night by loads of bands. I must have played it myself hundreds of times at gigs.
Lesson video: • Fiddle Lesson - Star of the County Down
Lesson video: • Star of the County Down - fiddle play...
NOTation: / @peakfiddler
TAB:yt3.ggpht.com/pKcL4f_OkOxXewt_AcRXCMBlMub17GIvBXvN…
The tune originates from an early traditional melody and the words are attributed to Cathal McGarvey [1866-1927], although some on mudcat are uncertain if he is the true author. Likewise the tune has been around for many years and used for other songs as well, so an interesting heritage to this melody indeed.
All Comments (21)
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I have added links for the Notation/TAB + Lessons in the video description. Thank you everyone, for your interest in this tune.
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One of many wonderful renditions of this great song.
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you, Sir, are a true treasure! Erin go bragh!
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I cant believe it, you have made it sound Appalachian, I can almost imagine the Scots Irish settlers in that area of America playing something similar.
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I've sung this tune for years - in 3/4 and in 4/4. I've probably heard a dozen recordings. But I have NEVER heard it like this - with an Appalachian twang. This is wonderful! You Americanized it!
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Loving it, my fave Irish song! 🙋💙💙✝️☘️🍀 Thank you dear
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This is such a wonderful cover! I just can't stop smiling while listening, absolutely beautiful!
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Its been more than 3 years and I still come and listen to this masterpiece. Thank you so much! ❤
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Wow amazing song here. I am going to save this one in my playlists and listen to it all the time now. Thanks!
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I never tire of hearing you play this tune, It's positively addictive!
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Man, I could not stop listening to that fantastic piece of music!
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Peak fiddler.. you always make me want to grab my fiddle and play along.. You enjoy playing , nice job.
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Im playing on guitar too thnx peakfiddler I'm going on stage and u helped me get it right
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Lovely Thanks for posting. Its so refeshng to see Irish tunes played at a leisurly pace rather than at stupid speeds. I really enjoyed playing along with you on my Mando.
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I love is song, i like irish music i from Romania i love you Chanel.
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Love watching your videos, just learned this song and now working on giving it some snap
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Love brilliant playing
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your sound fills my heart with joy!!!!
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Listening, watching you playing gives me such great joy in this depressing life!!!
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love it...one of my favorites
