Tag: Re

Sheet music for L'homme à deux femmes

L’homme à deux femmes – trad.

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Today’s tune-to-learn has two segments, which I will be calling «L’homme à deux femmes (I)» and «L’homme à deux femmes (II)». I have recorded them for you, both at once in the at-speed version and then separately in the slower-so-you-can-hear-what-I’m-doing versions. This traditional tune is named after the dance figure of the same name, which Donna ensures me is also called “the wheelbarrow (la brouette)” as well, and not some sort of tawdry love-triangle. Video 1: «L’homme à deux femmes (I)» and «L’homme à deux femmes (II)» – at speed Video 2: «L’homme à deux femmes (I)» – slow Video Read More …

Sheet music for the tune, Manitou cassée

Manitou cassé – Andy Dejarlis

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Welcome back for the second in the Coronavirus series of instructional tunes here at ToqueTrad. This second tune comes from the great Métis fiddler and composer, Andy Dejarlis (1914 – 1975). He calls it “Lucky Trapper’s Reel”(in G) but on it’s trip to Québec, it got shifted to the key of D (Re), added a couple of beats, and renamed “Manitou cassé”. The version recorded here is from Pascal Gemme. Manitou cassée (at speed) Manitou cassée (slow) A transcription of how I generally play the tune. As always, let us know in the comments if there are any tunes you Read More …