Fiddler Dave's Page
Fiddler Dave smokin up an original on Prairie Home Companion, April 15, 2000.

Howdy Fellow Musicians!

Fiddler Dave here. Welcome to my original fiddle archive. Most of the tunes here are semi-Celtic as this style is of real interest to me. Most are also pretty quirky as I tend to favor these types of tunes. You are welcome to download them and try them out, pass them around and teach them to friends. All of the music is copyrighted, so all I ask is that you pass along my name along with the tunes. If you would like record any of these, please contact me for permission. Any other queries can be directed to me at fiddlerdave@embarqmail.com.

Double-click on a small version of a tune below to download the file in PDF format. Take care & enjoy!
Jigs(Original)
The Condition The price that every artist pays for their ability (First tune of the Condition Set).
Island Delphi Written for a friend here on Ocracoke who fits this description (Second tune of the Condition Set).
Waiting for Natalie I wrote this tune while hanging around the phone at the Gaelic College in St. Anns waiting for Natalie MacMaster to return home so I could see about an interview (Third tune of the Condition Set).
4 Second Spiel I can't remember what I was thinking when I wrote this. Whatever it was, it didn't take long.
The Second Round Part one in a set of strange conga-beat jigs. The second has been written but is yet to be posted.
Turning of the Trick Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
The Cormorant Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Hop If You Must Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Stump O'er the Shower Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Butterflea Jig Set Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Slide Under the Door Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Roof Sparrow Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Jigs(Other)
Shoe Polisher's Jig A fantastic jig by Andy Murray (on Fiddler Dave's "Cecil Train Heads West" album).
Skip Parenthese Jig Another wonderful jig of unknown origin . . . let me know if you know who wrote this.
Irish Jig I wrote this tune while hanging around the phone at the Gaelic College in St. Anns waiting for Natalie MacMaster to return home so I could see about an interview (Third tune of the Condition Set).
Reels n' Such(Original)
The Muck Filled Glove Amy's experiment in glove casting goes awry and a two fingered monster is born.
The Toddler Such energy and boundless indirection certainly deserves a tune!
And Amy Scowled I could tell this was an instant hit.
Bunches of Monkeys A seven person debate, 1 hour, 1 cage
Sun and Moon Inspired by a mask made in the heavens.
Cecil Train Heads West Cecil Train heads out from Ocracoke's Islands Amtrak station to seek adventure and armadillos in the Wild West.
Samone, the Sons of Sid The second in a set of tunes inspired by friend and digeradooist, Michael Stanwood.
Saminsky, the Sons of Sid The third in a set of tunes inspired by friend and digeradooist, Michael Stanwood.
Samile, the Sons of Sid The fourth in a set of tunes inspired by friend and digeradooist, Michael Stanwood.
The Prankster I wrote this short little tune in honor of Lawton Howard, my late grandfather-in-law . . .a jokester, trickster, and wonderful spirit.
Portsmouth Homecoming Always a cherished event each year, this slow reel celebrates the annual pilgrimage to neighboring Portsmouth Island.
New Old House Reel My father-in-law, Philip Howard undertakes the momentous task of restoring his grandmother's house, Miss Aliph's.
Elnor Ragan's Reel Elnor Ragan was my original violin teacher from Oklahoma. This year she celebrated her 90th birthday. She is still going strong (and still teaching!)
Just Wandering Through Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Learning to Skip Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Binkey's First Move Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
To Soothe a Worried Mind Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Ghost Ship Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Little Alien Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Half a Lumpus Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Ladder Rain Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Wreck of the Pioneer Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Lost Hope Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Gristmill Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Reaping of Job Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Thunderhead Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Dole on a Role Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Windsurfer Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Reels n' Such(Other)
Blackberry Blossom One of my favorite traditional reels
Twinkle Little Star I first heard this fiddle tune played by Bobby Hicks. Martin Garrish and I worked it up for shows at the Deepwater Theater in 2003
Whisky For Breakfast A popular tune over from the Celtic nations, this was one of the first fiddle tunes I learned.
Wild Fiddler's Rag This popular Texas swing tune was all the rage in the Shetlands when I visited in 1994.
Old Dangerfield This rustic-sounding tune by the father of bluegrass instantly struck my fancy.
Marches (Original)
March of the Nefarious Glib Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Hornpipes(Original)
Roy Parson's Hornpipe Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
The Auction of James Howard's Whiskey Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Learning to Skip Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Slow Airs (Original)
Portsmouth Homecoming Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Waltzes(Original)
Christina & Warner's Waltz In honor of two good friends and their marriage.
Million Bear Waltz This original waltz was named by Merle Davis and is dedicated to her husband, Donald, in honor a special birthday. Thanks so much to both of them for their inspiring stories and artistic support!
Redemption Waltz Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Misty Creek Revival Not yet posted, Off of Fiddler Dave's second album "The Cormorant"
Waltzes(Other)
Sunday River I first heard this beautiful waltz by Pete Sutherland from one of my favorite contradance bands, Wild Asparagus.
Miscellaneous tunes
Midnight in Moscow I usually play this traditional Russian song along with a contemporary fiddle tune, Wizard Walk, by fiddle master and tunesmith, Jay Ungar.
Fiddler Dave's Silly Radio Skits
Daredevil mp3 Daredevils of the Outer Banks