Format : Sheet music + CD
Description This is a complete method for Irish Tin whistle with a detailed appendix of one hundred choice Irish Airs and Dance Tunes. Varying from simple tunes and polkas, and progressing to more complex pieces. Outstanding and renowned teacher Geraldine Cotter guides students through all forms of traditional Irish music with step-by-step examples, exercises and diagrams. This all-encompassing book is beautifully presented and contains prints, photographs and clearly legible notation. The generous section of repertoire pieces includes The Jolly Banger, Lucky In Love and The Galway Rambler . The accompanying demonstration CD features twenty-eight tunes from the book. Previously available as Book (OMB31) and CD (OSSCD), now presented in this ideal combination package!
SKU: HL.14029589
ISBN 9780946005925. 8.25x11.75x0.207 inches. English.
An easy to follow approach to playing traditional Irish music on the Piano. Suitable for lower intermediate level who have had few years experience playing the piano and with the difficulty gradually increasing throughout the book. There are suggestions for interpretation and ornamentation for all of the carefully selected tunes which cover the breadth of Irish music including jigs, reels, slides, hornpipes, set dances and polkas. Geraldine Cotter is well respected for her books on Irish Tin Whistles and this book only serves to extend her reputation as the consumate educational author. Includes: Extensive List of Chord Progressions An informative Introduction into the history and role of the Piano in Irish Folk music Rare Photos of popular performers and Folk exponents and most importantly, a clear and intuitive teaching method.
