“The Skye Boat Song” Play-Along Track

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Learn to play the fiddle from scratch using traditional Scottish and Irish melodies. With essential techniques for both hands.

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The Kerry Polka

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The Skye Boat Song

The Skye Boat Song

“The Skye Boat Song” Play-Along Track

Emerald plays “The Skye Boat Song” a couple of times at a slow tempo so you can play along.

“The Skye Boat Song” Play-Along Track MP3 (Available to subscribers)

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