Temperance Reel
Fiddle Lesson
Key: G
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Intermediate
Matthew plays the tune and then breaks it into manageable sections, highlighting key musical details.
About This Tune
Temperance Reel is believed to have Irish origins and is often known as “The Teetotaller” or “Teetotaler’s Reel” in Irish traditional music. The name references the 19th-century temperance movement, which promoted abstinence from alcohol. “Teetotaller” emerged in the 1830s in the United States and Ireland, emphasizing total abstinence. In old-time and bluegrass traditions, it is better known as “Temperance Reel,” and it remains a popular standard across these musical styles.
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