Essential Guide To Irish Flute And Tin Whistle

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Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610658892
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle written by Grey Larsen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 481 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.

The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610657284
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox written by Grey Larsen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-03-11 with total page 193 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.

Complete Irish Flute

Author : Mizzy McCaskill
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780786665891
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (658 download)

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Download or read book Complete Irish Flute written by Mizzy McCaskill and published by . This book was released on 2002-07-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the wooden simple-system flute is traditionally used in playing Irish music, a growing number of folk players have adopted the silver flute as a viable alternative. Here for the first time, The Complete Irish Flute Book presents the silver or Boehm flutist with a method for learning authentic Irish ornamentation! This thorough guide provides detailed fingering charts, exercises, and technical essays for learning to execute ornaments in the in the Irish style. Through a wealth of hornpipes, reels, jigs, set dances, and slow airs and songs. This book focuses not only on musical accuracy, but stylistic authenticity as well. The companion CD contains 26 of the 101 tunes from the book.

150 Gems of Irish Music for Flute

Author : Grey E. Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114151
Total Pages : 133 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 133 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 Bay Publications, 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.

Playing Outside the Lines, Volume I

Author : Leslie Anne Harrison
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513455818
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Playing Outside the Lines, Volume I written by Leslie Anne Harrison and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume I of Playing Outside the Lines is the first of a comprehensive four-part method book series offering beginning to advanced Irish traditional flute instruction for Boehm and simple system flutists in graduated books, chapters, and exercises. Volume I provides foundations for playing within the framework of Irish traditional music and the basis for the remaining three volumes of the series. This four-part series is the first of its kind, containing more than 600 technical exercises, rich and nuanced discussions of Irish flute style and cultural context, previously undocumented techniques, side-by-side explanations for Boehm and simple system flutists (as well as information for musicians transitioning between the two instruments), audio excerpts, simple system flute care and purchasing information, and resources for further study. By the end of the four-part series, Boehm and simple system flutists of any background will have the tools necessary to play Irish music with a deep understanding of the tradition as well as with individual creativity. Brook Ferguson, Principal Flutist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, calls Playing Outside the Lines "an invaluable resource for any flutist." Renowned performer and author Robert Dick says, "Leslie Anne Harrison’s Playing Outside the Lines is a marvelous gift to all interested in Irish music. Her clear and detailed writing is a huge boon to those embracing the traditional Irish flute and is truly enlightening to those (like me) who want to delve into this music while playing the Boehm flute. From tiniest detail to largest form, Leslie Anne Harrison is there every step of the way. Playing Outside the Lines is a major contribution to flute pedagogy." Includes access to online audio.

Playing Outside the Lines, Volume II

Author : Leslie Anne Harrison
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1513459457
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (134 download)

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Download or read book Playing Outside the Lines, Volume II written by Leslie Anne Harrison and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume II of Playing Outside the Lines is the second of a comprehensive four-part Irish flute method book series offering beginning to advanced Irish traditional flute instruction for Boehm and simple system flutists in graduated books, chapters, and exercises. Building on the foundation provided in Volume I and providing the framework for the remaining two volumes of the series, Volume II offers a detailed introduction to Irish traditional flute ornamentation. Volume II contains ornamentation fingering charts, 40 tune versions, 69 accompanying audio tracks, and nearly 200 exercises. Playing Outside the Lines is the first Irish flute method book series of its kind, containing more than 600 technical exercises, rich and nuanced discussions of Irish flute style and cultural context, previously undocumented techniques, side-by-side explanations for Boehm and simple system flutists (as well as information for musicians transitioning between the two instruments), audio excerpts, simple system flute care and purchasing information, and resources for further study. By the end of the four-part series, Boehm and simple system flutists of any background will have the tools necessary to play Irish music with a deep understanding of the tradition as well as with individual creativity. “A fantastic bible of Irish flute playing. Harrison is a very meticulous and thorough author.” —Viviana Guzman, The Flute View Magazine“ An invaluable resource for any flutist.” —Brook Ferguson, Principal Flutist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra “Leslie Anne Harrison’s Playing Outside the Lines is a marvelous gift to all interested in Irish music. Her clear and detailed writing is a huge boon to those embracing the traditional Irish flute and is truly enlightening to those (like me) who want to delve into this music while playing the Boehm flute. From tiniest detail to largest form, Leslie Anne Harrison is there every step of the way. Playing Outside the Linesis a major contribution to flute pedagogy.” —Robert Dick, Performer and Author of The Other Flute

300 Gems of Irish Music for All Instruments

Author : Grey E. Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619114402
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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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 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle, comes 300 Gems 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, Bobby Casey, Paddy Canny and others.

Tin Whistle - a Complete Guide to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle

Author : Stephen Ducke
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781480193925
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (939 download)

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Download or read book Tin Whistle - a Complete Guide to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle written by Stephen Ducke and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-10-26 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK ONLY (Audio CD available to buy on author's website). Learn to play Irish traditional music on the whistle with this tutor book from Tradschool 104 tunes (28 children's & folk songs + 76 traditional Irish tunes) This book gives a complete introduction to playing Irish music in the traditional style on the tin whistle; it covers all from the very first notes on the instrument to the most advanced ornamentation. The course is broadly divided into two parts, with the shorter first part covering the basics of the whistle while the longer second part (pages 49-296) covers the playing of Irish traditional music on the instrument. It is intended for anybody who wants to play traditional music in the Irish style, from complete beginners to confirmed or advanced players who wish to work on their style or ornamentation. Tablature as well as sheet music is used throughout the book, so it is accessible to the complete beginner; while more advanced players will appreciate the attention to detail in style and ornamentation in the later parts of the book. Contents Introduction Part One Unit 1: Beginning the Whistle Unit 2: Right Hand Notes Unit 3: The Second Octave Unit 4 - Scales Unit 5 - Rhythm, Articulation & Breathing Unit 6 - Putting it together 1 Part Two Unit 7 - Irish Traditional Music Unit 8 - Listening to Irish Music Unit 9 - The Jig Unit 10 - The Hornpipe Unit 11 - The Reel Unit 12 - Ornamentation Ornamentation 1 - The Cut Ornamentation 2 - The Tap Ornamentation 3 - The Slide Ornamentation 4 - The Roll Ornamentation 5 - The Short Roll Ornamentation 6 - The Triplet Ornamentation 7 - The Bounce Ornamentation 8 - The Cran Ornamentation 9 - Combining Ornaments Ornamentation 10 - Staccato Triplets Ornamentation 11 - Summary Unit 13 - Other tunes Unit 14 - Playing in different keys Unit 15 - Playing Irish Music Unit 16 - Putting It Together 2 Unit 17 - Tunes Appendix 1 - Troubleshooting Appendix 2 - Reading Music Appendix 3 - Bibliography Appendix 4 - Tracklist

The Complete Irish TinWhistle Tutor (New & Revised)

Author : L.E. McCullough
Publisher : Oak Publications
ISBN 13 : 1783235810
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Irish TinWhistle Tutor (New & Revised) written by L.E. McCullough and published by Oak Publications. This book was released on 1987-12-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive, detailed approach to playing Irish music on the tinwhistle. It has been written especially for new enthusiasts who live impossibly far from Irish musicians and are fretfully asking themselves, “Where Can I Ever Learn To Play?” It contains information on technique and style that more advanced players will also find useful. And, there are 72 dance tunes and airs suitably arranged for the tinwhistle, including some recently-composed pieces and several unusual settings of old standards that even the most jaded musical palates aflame with the insatiable desire for New Tunes will find exhilarating and momentarily satisfying.

First Lessons Tin Whistle

Author : Grey Larsen
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619119404
Total Pages : 41 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 41 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.

Ornamentation - A Question & Answer Manual

Author : Carole Bigler
Publisher : Alfred Music
ISBN 13 : 145744237X
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book Ornamentation - A Question & Answer Manual written by Carole Bigler and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2005-05-03 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to understanding ornamentation in each era of music includes information on how to understand and remain faithful to the composer's intention, how many and which notes to use in each ornament, how to integrate ornaments smoothly into a performance and simple strategies and systems for realizing and practicing ornaments. A synthesis of years of scholarly research resulting in a logical, easy to follow and accurate volume.

A Complete Guide to Learning the Irish Fiddle

Author : Paul McNevin
Publisher : Waltons Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781857202038
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book A Complete Guide to Learning the Irish Fiddle written by Paul McNevin and published by Waltons Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Waltons Irish Music Books). Everything you need to know about the Irish fiddle, from playing your first notes and tunes to advanced solos and ornamentation. This book includes special chapters for beginners, "key points" highlighting essential aspects of fiddle technique, a comprehensive guide to traditional ornamentation and over 80 carefully chosen tunes. One of Ireland's most exciting fiddle players, Paul McNevin has had an equally influential career as a teacher. During his long association with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, he won the All Ireland Slogadh and Plearacha competitions and received his Comhaltas teaching diplomas in 1991. Paul has toured throughout Europe with the Donal Lunny Band, Damien Quinn and Speranza, among others and has been a regular guest with Stockton's Wing and the Riverdance dancers.

The Bill Ochs Tin Whistle Handbook

Author : Bill Ochs
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619118823
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Bill Ochs Tin Whistle Handbook written by Bill Ochs and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles, pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, slow airs, Highland flings, morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher, Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet, the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing, one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the book’s outstanding selection of traditional tunes — rollicking pieces such as The Muckin’ O’ Geordie’s Byre, The Oyster Wives’ Rant, Rufty Tufty, Hot Punch, For the Sakes of Old Decency and many, many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistle’s musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear & Concise Guide to Ornamentation - For players who want to dress up their music, here’s a chance to learn the secrets of all those cuts, rolls, crans and strikes that give tin whistle playing its distinctive flavor. These techniques are thoroughly explained and demystified. A series of advanced lessons contains step-by-step breakdowns of each ornament, as well as tunes in which to practice the techniques.

The Clarke Tin Whistle

Author : Bill Ochs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book The Clarke Tin Whistle written by Bill Ochs and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Flute Book

Author : Nancy Toff
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195373081
Total Pages : 559 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Flute Book written by Nancy Toff and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The instrument -- Performance -- The music -- Repertoire catalog -- Fingering chart for the Boehm flute -- Flute manufacturers -- Repair shops -- Sources for instruments and accessories -- Sources for music and books -- Journals, societies, and service organizations -- Flute clubs and societies.

Complete Irish Tin Whistle

Author : Mizzy McCaskill
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1610655648
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Complete Irish Tin Whistle written by Mizzy McCaskill and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-09-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extremely well-written, thorough study into contemporary and traditional tinwhistle music and performance. Included are chapters on fundamentals, ornamentation and more. Includes an accompaniment CD

Trevor Wye - Practice Book for the Flute - Omnibus Edition Books 1-6

Author : Trevor Wye
Publisher : Music Sales
ISBN 13 : 9781783054251
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (542 download)

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Download or read book Trevor Wye - Practice Book for the Flute - Omnibus Edition Books 1-6 written by Trevor Wye and published by Music Sales. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Sales America). Trevor Wye's acclaimed Practice Books for the Flute have now sold over one million copies and proved invaluable to players at every grade. Each book explores individual aspects of flute technique in concise detail. This revised edition features updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. This omnibus edition of all six books in the Practice Book series is invaluable for both amateur and would-be professional players. Together these books form a complete reference guide for players who are looking to overcome technical difficulties, and who are seeking advice on how best to practice.