Irish Jigs and Reels

A collection of easy to play Irish Jigs and Reels set for Piano solo. Arranger Colin Mowby has lived in Ireland for more than 20 years and this selection of tunes reflects his attraction to Traditional Irish Music culture andlife. An enjoyable and rhythmic collection full of vitality and beauty.

With Online Audio-This new manual intended for beginners contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs reels hornpipes and more on the mandolin. Starting with simple polkas and slides 26 common session tunes are included. Thetunes are all favorites a

Here is the Lost Heritage of the Irish-American Banjo! The Irish-style Tenor banjo has become immensely popular of late yet the roots of Irish influence on American Banjo music extends right back to the 1840s when the legendary Joel Sweeney picked up a gourd Banjo from Black American Banjo players and proceeded to perform 'jigs reels and breakdowns'. Other Irish-Americans played a leading role in the development and popularity of theBanjo in America and Rob MacKillop has collected 27 of their finest pieces in this collection the first of its kind. Early Irish-American Banjo is a solo instrumental collection writtenin standard notation plus 3 lines of tablature for the 5-string Banjo the 4-string tenor Banjo in standard tuning (CGDA) and for the Irish tenor Banjo in octave-mandolin tuning (GDAE low-to-high). Lyrics are not included in thisvolume.Can be played with either a flat pick or fingerstyle.The audio recording contains brilliant performances of all 27 pieces by Rob MacKillop a leading performer of historical Banjo music.Rob performs fingerstyle with the flesh of his fingertips on gut strings on a period-appropriate banjo in the old American tuning. This online recording is a treasure in itself.Tunes included: StPatrick's Day; Rocky Road To Dublin; Savourneen Deelish; McCormick Party Reel Sheridan's Hornpipe Connaught Man's Rambles and many others. Includes access to online audio.

100 Irish Dance Tunes and Airs selected by Geraldine Cotter. This collection contains a varied selection of widely played and lesser known tunes divided into different dance rhythms: double jigs slip jigs reels hornpipes set dances and airs. The range of the tunes are particularly suitable for the flute tin whistle or pipes but they can be played on any instrument!The included CD features demo tracks for the tunes.

Irish Dance Tunes for Flatpicking Guitar. Irish Dance tunes, with their evocative modes, engaging ornamentation, and rhythmic variety, make great flatpicking pieces, offering a wealth of exciting material with which to broaden horizons and deepen roots. Pioneer flatpicker Eric Thompson has been fascinated with this repertoire for a long time, and was fortunate to perform with master Irish musicians in the 1970's in both San Francisco and the west of Ireland, including the legendary Joe Cooley. Here Eric teaches several of his favorite jigs, reels and hornpipes, and coaches you in the triplets, grace notes, and nuances that give Irish Celtic music its lilt and feeling. All in standard notation and TAB with three audio CDs included.

These lovely Irish melodies play especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing and extended breath-control. Many of these melodies have fascinating histories datingfrom the 1700s up to the time of the Irish music publisher Francis O’Neill who was also the Chicago chief of police. The collection includes jigs reels hornpipes songs fiddle tunes hymn tunes whistling tunes and melodiesby renowned Irish harper Turlough Carolan. A separate recorder edition is available.

This expansive collection will provide years of musical enjoyment for anyone who loves Irish music. Nowhere else will you find such a rich array of traditional ballads airs love songs anthems jigs reels andhornpipes along with popular Irish song hits from stage and screen. Just mention a beloved melody and chances are you will find it in this essential volume.

51 Traditional Pieces-Cellist Ben Davis presents a collection of pieces for solo cello drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music. The collection covers a range of styles including Jigs Reels Hornpipes and Marches. The volume includes notes on the tunes and is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.

51 Traditional Pieces. Par . Cellist Ben Davis presents a collection of pieces for solo cello drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music. The collection covers a range of styles including Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Marches. The volume includes notes on the tunes, and is accompanied by recordings of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8. / Niveau : Intermédiaire-Avancé / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Recueil / Violoncelle

Violist and composer Benedict Taylor presents a collection of 60 pieces for solo viola. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Marches. The volume includes notes on playing styles, and is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8. / Alto

Contains A Wide Range Of Tunes Particularly Suitable For The Fiddle But Equally Suitable For Most Other Instruments. Includes 100 Jigs Reels Polkas And Slides Such As Cooley’s Wise Maid Lucky Penny Old Pigeon In The Gate Wind That Shakes The Barley Kiss Me Kate No Name Free And Easy And Many More Favorites And Rarities.

14 Songs Arranged For Three or More Guitarists-The songs in Hal Leonard's Essential Elements Guitar Ensembles series are playable by multiple guitars. Each arrangement features the melody (lead) a harmony part and a bass line. Chord symbols are also provided if you wish to add a rhythm part. For groups with more than three or four guitars the parts may be doubled. Play all of the parts together or record some of the parts and play the remaining part along with the recording. All of the songs are printed on two facing pages: no page turns are required. This series is perfect for classroom guitar ensembles or other group guitar settings. This edition features 15 Irish favorites including: Drowsy Maggie - Hangman's Reel -The Irish Washerwoman - Molly on the Shore - Tarboulton Reel - Temperence Reel (Temperance Reel) - and more.