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300 Gems of Irish Music for All Instruments

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114402
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis 300 Gems of Irish Music for All Instruments by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book 300 Gems of Irish Music for All Instruments written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle, comes 300Gems of Irish Music for All Instruments. These 300 tunes, selected from among the author's favorites, are notated in a style that makes them accessible to players of fiddle, flute, whistle, accordion, concertina, harp, keyboard, guitar, mandolin, banjo, uilleann pipes - to all melody players. Here you will find some of the most beautiful tunes in the storehouse of Irish music - session standards and rare treasures alike - tunes that will help both the performer and the Irish session participant build a vibrant and varied repertoire. Many of the transcriptions pay homage to recordings by famous Irish musicians and groups such as Matt Molloy (of the Chieftains), Martin Hayes, Sharon Shannon, Mary Bergin, Kevin Burke, James Kelly, Willie Clancy, Altan, the Bothy Band and the Mulcahy Family, as well as to early 20th century recordings from revered Irish masters Michael Coleman, Paddy Killoran, Dennis Murphy, BobbyCasey, Paddy Canny and others.

150 Gems of Irish Music for Tin Whistle

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619113805
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis 150 Gems of Irish Music for Tin Whistle by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book 150 Gems of Irish Music for Tin Whistle written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grey Larsen, in the 150 Gems collection, has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume, The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications, 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel BayPublications, 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes, but represent the first mjor offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This book and online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.

150 Gems of Irish Music for Flute

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114151
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis 150 Gems of Irish Music for Flute by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book 150 Gems of Irish Music for Flute written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grey Larsen, in the 150 Gems collections, has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume, The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications, 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel BayPublications, 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes, but represent the first major offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. These books and online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike. Includes access to online audio.

Easy Christmas Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619119412
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Easy Christmas Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute by : Grey Larsen

Download or read book Easy Christmas Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute written by Grey Larsen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 30 easy-to-play Christmas favorites arranged for tin whistle (also known as pennywhistle) and Irish ﬂute. Chords are included for guitar, keyboard, or other accompaniment instrument. Also included with this book: Access to audio downloads for all 30 songs, with tin whistle, Irish ﬂute and guitar Three duet arrangements If you don’t read music, you can still use this book! In addition to music notation, there is a specially-designed tablature for tin whistle and Irish ﬂute. What makes these tune arrangements easy? They are played in the lower two octaves of the whistle and ﬂute’s range, ascending no higher than B in the second octave. They are in easy tin whistle and Irish ﬂute keys: D major, G major, E minor and B minor. No metal keys are needed on the Irish ﬂute. They use only eight notes: D, E, F♯, G, A, B, C and C♯. They are also easy to play on soprano and tenor recorder, modern ﬂute and piccolo. The author recommends using a tin whistle in D or a standard Irish ﬂute (with or without keys) with this book. You can also use soprano and tenor recorders, modern ﬂute and piccolo. However, the tablature in this book uses only tin whistle and Irish ﬂute ﬁngerings.

The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610657284
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the tools the beginner, novice, and intermediate tin whistle player needs in order to progress to a high level of competence in Irish music. Includes an Orientation to Traditional Irish Music, which puts the music in context, with information on scales and modes, dance tune types, the historical roots of whistle playing, and advice for learning by ear. the book is full of thorough instruction, exercises, and musical examples: from holding, fingering, breathing, and blowing, on up to advanced ornamentation, phrasing, and variations. Features a simple and penetrating new approach to understanding and notating ornamentation that goes beyond any previous method. Also includes history and theory of traditional Irish tin whistle music. for those who don't read music, almost all the exercises and examples appear on the companion CD.

Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610658892
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the beginner to the highly advanced player of Irish flute, tin whistle, or Boehm-system flute. Features a simple and penetrating new approach to understanding and notating ornamentation that goes beyond any previous method, exploring ornamentation techniques never described in print before. Also includes adaptations for Boehm-system flute players, guidance on breathing and phrasing, 49 ornamentation exercises, history and theory of traditional Irish flute and whistle music, and 27 meticulous transcriptions of recordings by these important Irish flute and tin whistle players: John McKenna,Tom Morrison, William Cummins, Séamus Ennis, Willie Clancy, Paddy Taylor, Paddy Carty, Grey Larsen, Josie McDermott, Matt Molloy, Cathal McConnell, Mary Bergin, Donncha Ó Briain (Denis O'Brien), Desi Wilkinson, Breda Smyth, Seán Ryan, Conal Ó Gráda, Micho Russel, Joanie Madden, Kevin Crawford, Catherine McEvoy, and Seamus Egan. for those who don't read music, almost all the exercises, examples and tunes appear on the two companion CDs. Grey has, through his research, patience, and diligence, completed a work on Irish flute and tin whistle that I feel is essential reading for anybody interested in getting it right. - Matt Molloy, Irish Flute player with the Chieftains.

Down the Back Lane: Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music

Author : GREY E. LARSEN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114488
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Book Synopsis Down the Back Lane: Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music by : GREY E. LARSEN

Download or read book Down the Back Lane: Variation in Traditional Irish Dance Music written by GREY E. LARSEN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle comes a work for players of all melody instruments that probes deeply into the art of variation in traditional Irish dance music. At the heart of Down the Back Lane are the accompanying audio recordings. The author plays eight traditional tunes on Irish flute and tin whistle, each three timesthrough, complete with beautiful variations. He notates each performance inmeticulous detail and offers insightful comments on each one. We get a rare and intimate view into the intuitive musical mind of a masterful player, along with extensive information on ornamentation, phrasing, articulation, dynamics and much more.Though the author plays the tunes on flute and whistle, he has carefully designed the book to be useful to players of all melody instruments.

Easy Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513459236
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Book Synopsis Easy Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute by : Grey Larsen

Download or read book Easy Favorites for Tin Whistle or Irish Flute written by Grey Larsen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-02-11 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are 34 easy-to-play folk, popular and classical favorites arranged for tin whistle (also known as pennywhistle) or Irish flute. Chords are included for guitar, keyboard, or other accompaniment instrument. Also included with this book: • Access to online audio for all 34 songs, with tin whistle, Irish flute, piano, and guitar • Three duet arrangements If you don’t read music, you can still use this book! In addition to music notation, there is a specially designed tablature for tin whistle and Irish flute. What makes these tune arrangements easy? • They are played in the lower two octaves of the whistle and flute’s range, ascending no higher than B in the second octave. • They are in easy tin whistle and Irish flute keys, such as: D major, G major, E minor and B minor. No metal keys are needed on the Irish flute. • They use only eight notes: D, E, F#, G, A, B, C and C#. • They are also easy to play on soprano and tenor recorder, modern flute, and piccolo. Grey Larsen is a master musician who performs and teaches internationally. He has played tin whistle and Irish flute since the 1970s and has written nine books, including First Lessons Tin Whistle and the best-seller, The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle. The author recommends using a tin whistle in D or a standard Irish flute (with or without keys) with this book. You can also use soprano and tenor recorders, modern flute, and piccolo. However, the tablature in this book uses only tin whistle and Irish flute fingerings.

First Lessons Tin Whistle

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619119404
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book First Lessons Tin Whistle written by Grey Larsen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tin whistle has an alluring voice — yearning, melancholy, joyous, playful — both youthful and ancient. Its music can sound like wind, birdsong, flowing water. With this book, you can learn to make beautiful whistle music: even if you’ve never played a musical instrument even if you don’t read music no matter how young or old you are First Lessons® Tin Whistle is for beginners and for those who have tried to play the whistle (also known as a pennywhistle) but need more help. This book leaves no stone unturned, offering valuable insights and detailed instruction you won’t find anywhere else — expert guidance that will smooth your way and steer you clear of the pitfalls newcomers often encounter. In addition to music notation, this book offers two highly accessible alternatives: A much-improved tablature system Suit Code — a new and inventive fingering shorthand using the suits of the deck of cards With this book you’ll get: Access to audio and video downloads 23 tunes from Irish, Scottish, Northumbrian, Welsh, English, Breton and African American traditions, along with melodies from Beethoven and Dvorák An introduction to Irish tin whistle ornamentation Grey Larsen is a master musician who performs and teaches internationally. He has played the whistle since the 1970’s and has written nine books, including the best-seller The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle. The author recommends using a tin whistle in the key of D with this book.

Irish Mandolin Playing: A Complete Guide

Author : BERTHOUD, PHILIP JOHN
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610658051
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Book Synopsis Irish Mandolin Playing: A Complete Guide by : BERTHOUD, PHILIP JOHN

Download or read book Irish Mandolin Playing: A Complete Guide written by BERTHOUD, PHILIP JOHN and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Irish mandolin playing. As well as being a complete guide for the absolute beginner, this book also contains a mine of information, useful tips and ideas for the experienced player. the book takes the reader from the basics of the mandolin right through to more advanced topics such as creating variations, emphasis, improvisation, playing with other musicians, practicing effectively and much more. All the tunes and key exercises in the book are included on the accompanying 63 track CD. There is no need to read conventional music notation as all the music is written in easy-to-read mandolin tablature. However, for those interested in learning about music notation there is a handy section on this subject tailored specifically to the mandolinist as well as a chapter on modes.

Acoustic Music for Folk Ensemble, Vol. 2

Author : Jon Bennett
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513473778
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Book Synopsis Acoustic Music for Folk Ensemble, Vol. 2 by : Jon Bennett

Download or read book Acoustic Music for Folk Ensemble, Vol. 2 written by Jon Bennett and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A set of 14 folk tunes arranged for acoustic instruments and suitable for ensembles ranging from duos to small orchestras. Each tune has three written parts – melody, countermelody, and bass line – as well as chords shown beneath the melody line. In addition to technical tips, there is a video performance of each tune by Moonrakers, played at a steady pace. Suitable for intermediate/advanced players.

The Granger Collection

Author : Bill Nicholson
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513469479
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book The Granger Collection written by Bill Nicholson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-08-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam Granger self-published the first edition of Granger’s Fiddle Tunes for Guitar in 1979. A second edition was published in 1994. Now, in 2022, Mel Bay Publications presents the third edition of the book now in standard notation. This 248-page book is the most extensive and best-documented collection of fiddle tunes in existence, and includes reels, hoedowns, hornpipes, rags, breakdowns, jigs and slip-jigs, presented in Southern, Northern, Irish, Canadian, Texas and Old-time styles. There are 508 fiddle tunes referenced under 2500 titles and alternate titles. The titles are fully indexed, making the book doubly valuable as a reference book and a source book. The book comes with a link which gives access to MP3 recordings by Adam of all 508 tunes, each played once at a moderate tempo, with rhythm on one channel and lead on the other. Also included in The Granger’s Collection are descriptions of tune types presented in the book, and primers on traditional flatpicking and rhythm guitar. Additionally, there are sections on timing, ornamentation, technique, and fingering, as well as information on tune sources and a history of the collection.

Finnish Kantele

Author : Sarah Cummings
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 151346907X
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Kantele written by Sarah Cummings and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides instruction in both plucking and strumming techniques for 5 and 10-string Finnish kanteles. Explanation of musical notation, rhythm, and other elements of music theory are provided for the novice, yet the exercises are scaffolded to provide motivating material for the more experienced musician. In addition to the instructional materials, a number of traditional Finnish tunes are included as well as many familiar melodies. Plus, over twenty arrangements playable by mixed kantele groupings and detailed appendices of chords and chord transitions make this book a solid foundation for learning to play the kantele. Includes access to online audio.

The Ceilidh Dance Book

Author : Kevin Allison
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619117797
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Ceilidh Dance Book written by Kevin Allison and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While one of a kind is a hard rating to achieve at Mel Bay Publications, Kevin Allison has done it with The Ceilidh Dance Book. A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish gathering where people share songs, stories, music, and dancing that is very much alive today. In Scotland, there are hundreds of ceilidh bands, each of which has their own trademark tune sets, making it possible for a man in a kilt to make a living as a performing musician. This book not only provides 85 Scottish tunes in sets as they might be used in a ceilidh event—it also offers detailed, beat-by-beat descriptions of the dance steps for twenty-four dances! From The Highland Scottish to The Mooncoin Jig, with this book in hand, you’ll be able to both play in the band and step to the music with the locals. The kilt is optional. Arranged for mandolin or fiddle with suggested chord backup, in standard notation only.

A History of Irish Music

Author : William Henry Grattan Flood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of Irish Music written by William Henry Grattan Flood and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Celtic Mandolin

Author : ANDREW DRISCOLL
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619113252
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Celtic Mandolin written by ANDREW DRISCOLL and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-08-27 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores Celtic styles for the mandolin. It is a great addition for musicians looking to begin learning Celtic music or expand their repertoire. Traditional Irish and Scottish music as well as contemporary Celtic compositionsare presented. The book includes standard notation and tablature, with play-along tracks in the accompanying audio download online

Ryan's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes

Author : Patrick Sky
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1609740378
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (97 download)

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Book Synopsis Ryan's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes by : Patrick Sky

Download or read book Ryan's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes written by Patrick Sky and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as well as a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrelshow, ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music. Ryan's Mammoth Collection contains a significant number of reels, jigs, hornpipes, clogs, walk-arounds, essences, strathspeys, highland flings, and contradances that arestill played by both traditional and professional fiddlers. A special section containing historical notes and comments is included