Really like the approach of fiddle backup here.  There is a small lead section the fiddler plays but the backup seems to be a good example of less is more..not that its simple, but seems like the long sustained notes are just what this was calling for.

This is a bit more of that bluegrass type ballad backing i guess..probably nothing unexpected when you think of the genere but I think it shows how a riff I guess youd call it can be used to bridge vocals.  i really wouldnt call it a fill. Thats Not from experience using fills but just from what Ive heard them called.  also like the long sustained double stops.  like i said nothing probably unexpected but a really good song to maybe hear them. 

I think its as important to listen to the music you want to play as it is to watch a tutorial. That said, I Really like this as something to try.

ELCBK said
@ABitRusty -

Great riff/motif - sounds very familiar. 

 

 

...I like to think of the parts of Irish & Scottish tunes as 'riffs'. 

- Emily

  

yes Irish music has repeating riffs/motiffs inside of tunes.  the more you play the more you recognize that and also recognize similar runs within other tunes.   weve talked about that in other topics..Without listening to alot of tunes its more difficult to recognize that though.  Another reason to immerse in the style you want to become good at wouldnt you say?  Havent you found that its easier to find the notes of a tune when youve been listening to someome else play it alot?  I think backing could work the same way.   Pick a song you like and want to play and listen alot when you cant practice...the car, working, whatever... then when you have the instrument...listen again but with a more techincal mind..like say listen and think..whats going on during this phrase.  then try and mimic it.  At first it may be just trying to find the key...then the notes..then the phrasing and such. but youll have the song/tune internalized and youll be hearing it easier in your head as you try and play it.