Monday, December 13, 2021

A Favourite Ottawa Valley Old Time Fiddling Tune

Writing a wee bit about fiddling here lately, and mentioning Old Time fiddling in the process, caused me to think of this tune, Maple Sugar. It is quite possibly the quintessential fiddle tune in The Ottawa Valley although one or two others do rival it.

As I have written any number of times, our county dubs itself the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, so the tune is quite apropos, and it's a toe-tapper. Although my Lanark County claims the title, the maple industry is quite prominent throughout the whole Valley.


I really wanted to embed this version, but for some strange reason is has to be played directly on YouTube. What I like about it is that it is a family group, featuring two kids and playing at a campground just an hour or so up The Valley. Here is the link again.

It's not the easiest piece but, once upon a time, I made an effort to learn and play Maple Sugar. I did manage to get through it in a very rudimentary fashion. lol

15 comments:

Patio Postcards said...

A cheerful fun way to begin Monday. Thanks for sharing.

Barbara Rogers said...

What fun, I want to get up and dance! Thanks for giving me a toe-tapping tune!

Marie Smith said...

Love that one. I didn’t know the name of the tune or its origin but it is known on the east coast for sure!

Boud said...

Those kids are very good. Thanks for the link and the background.

gigi-hawaii said...

I am not familiar with that piece, but anytime a family can get together and make music like this, well, I think that is simply awesome. I can imagine you having fun playing this yourself.

Karen said...

Do you listen to Valley Heritage Radio out of BUrnstown? Our favorite station. 98.7 on your dial!

Anvilcloud said...

Karen, do we even have a radio? Yes, there is one in the kitchen. It's a clock really, as are a few other radios in the house. I just asked Alexa to play it, but it is beyond her scope.

PipeTobacco said...

I love watching musicians play! Very nice!

PipeTobacco

Debby said...

Well, that would get you moving in the morning, wouldn't it?

William Kendall said...

I do know the tune.

Mage said...

My toes are tapping and my soul is dancing. Thank you.

Margaret said...

I love toe tapping music and it's so upbeat. Just what I need right now!

Rita said...

Definitely a toe-tapper! :)

Blondi Blathers said...

The hardest I ever heard my mom laugh was when she listened to me practising Red River Valley on the fiddle. I never got good at it. -Kate

Bindu said...

It is a nice one! Thanks for sharing!Makes me happy.