Lauren introduces a classic fiddle tune that’s hopped across ponds and genres. It’s also known as “The Gray Old Lady of Raasay,” “Have You Ever Seen the Devil, Uncle Joe,” “Hop High Ladies,” and dozens of other variations. It’s a perfect etude or study to practice closed hand-shape playing position all over your fiddle and practice playing and discovering new-to-you keys. As Lauren notes, different fiddlers play the two parts in a different order—swapping the A and B parts as she’s teaching them. In this video, Lauren shows you “Miss McLeod’s” in the key of A in two octaves using both open and closed hand shapes.
