A companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano and Allistair Russell on guitar. Titles include "The Blackthorn Reel," "The Sunny Banks," "Old Joe's," "The Mooncoin Jig" and many more.
02-CD402
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$14.80
100 ESSENTIAL IRISH SESSION TUNES
ed. by Dave Mallinson
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100 of the most widely known and played Irish jigs and reels, written in "session friendly" settings. Sit in on virtually any Irish session! Suitable for all melody instruments and includes chord symbols. Beginner/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-140
$15.45
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CD - 100 ESSENTIAL IRISH SESSION TUNES
by Dave Mallinson
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Produced as a companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano, Alistair Russell on guitar and Mark Mawby on guitar. "The Old Copperplate," "Maud Miller," "The Earl's Chair" "The Green Gates," "Tom Billy's" and many more.
02-CD401
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$14.80
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CD - 100 EVERGREEN IRISH SESSION TUNES
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A companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano, Allistair Russell on guitar, Mark Mawby on guitar and Gerry Brownridge on guitar.
02-CD403
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$14.80
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CD - 100 IRISH POLKAS
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A companion soundtrack to the book of the same title. Featuring Dave Mallinson on Castagnari melodeons, Paul Flannery on piano, Sara Mallinson on piano and Allistair Russell on guitar. A must for polka lovers as well as any other musician who is perhaps looking for easier Irish repertoire.
02-CD404
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$10.00
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100 VITAL IRISH SESSION TUNES
by Dave Mallinson
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These tunes form the very corner stone of Irish music sessions. They crop up with such regularity that it's vital that you are able to play them. Every type of dance tune is represented: reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, slip jigs, marches, set dances, waltzes, mazurkas, flings, a varsovienne, a barn dance, a single reel and a single jig. Session friendly settings: Learn them as written and you can be sure of having accurate versions. Beginning/intermediate. 44 pp.
02-405
$21.00
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110 BEST SCOTTISH TUNES, VOL. 1
coll. by John Canning
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Book/CD set. Make the music come alive with this superb CD, featuring all 110 tunes from the book. The tunes are individually tracked for instant access. Suitable for all melody instruments. Beginning/intermediate. 48 pp.
224-1386CD
$36.95
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110 IRELAND'S BEST CAROLAN TUNES
compiled by John Canning
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Book/2 CD pack. 110 classic tunes attributed to the legendary Irish harper and composer, Turlough O'Carolan. Suitable for all melody instruments. Tunes include "All Alive," "Si Beag Si Mor," "O'Rourke's Feast," "Lord Galway's Lamentation," "The Seas are Deep," more. Includes guitar chords. 64 pp.
224-1345CD
$41.95
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110 IRELAND'S BEST FIDDLE TUNES
compiled by Paul McNevin
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Book/2 CD pack. 110 of the best tunes for any fiddler's repertoire, especially chosen and arranged by one of Ireland's top players and teachers. Includes a special feature on rolls, cuts, triplets, and other ornamentation as well as spirited jigs, slip jigs, polkas and slides, hornpipes and reels. Guitar chords included. 48 pp.
224-1312CD
$36.95
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110 IRISH FIDDLE TUNES, VOL. 2
coll. by Dave Munnelly
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Book/CD set. Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and slides. Make the music come alive with the superb CD learning tool! The tunes are individually tracked for instant access. Intermediate. 48 pp.
224-1382CD
$36.95
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110 IRISH SESSIONS TUNES, VOL. 3
coll. by John Canning
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Book/2-CD set. Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, slides, polkas and strathspeys. Suitable for all melody instruments. Includes a superb 2-CD set set, featuring all the tunes from the book. The tunes are individually tracked for instant access. Beginning/intermediate.
224-1383CD
$36.95
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121 FAVORITE IRISH SESSION TUNES - HOLD YOUR OWN WITH OTHER PLAYERS
taught by L.E. McCullough
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This collection of reels, jigs, hornpipes, and set dances are favorite tunes played at pubs and parties by Irish players around the world. Each tune is masterfully demonstrated on tinwhistle by McCullough, slowly and then up-to-speed. The CDs have added guitar and keyboard tracks for a lively practice session. Excellent for players of any melodic instrument. 4 CDs with a 50 page book.
300-165
$44.95
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50 IRISH FIDDLE TUNES
arranged by Tommy Peoples
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Book/CD pack. Fifty well-known Irish tunes arranged by fiddle legend Tommy Peoples. "Castle Kelly," "Kitty's Wedding," "The Maid on the Green," "Shaun MaGuire's," "The Morning Dew," "The Wind that Shakes the Barley," "The Fisher's Rant," "The Shaskeen," "The Rights of Man," more. With a short history of Irish music. CD features all the tunes played by Tommy himself, accompanied by Manus Lunny. Revised edition. 30 pp.
224-1370CD
$37.95
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A CELTIC FIDDLE CHRISTMAS
arr. & edited by James Tanguay
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A treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols all adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets for two fiddles, a round for three, and arrangements for solo fiddle with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart. 30 pp.
02-20666
$7.95
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BEST OF DERVISH
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23 traditional favorites from one of Ireland's most celebrated bands. "Ar Eirinn Ni Neosfainn Ce Hi," "Bellaghy Fair," "Cailin Rua," "The Cocks are Crowing," "Eileen McMahon," "Hills of Greenmore," "I Courted a Wee Girl," "The Lag's Song," "Lone Shanakyle," "Molly and Johnny," "Peata Beag," "Peigin Mo Chroi," "Soldier Laddie," "Willie Lennox," more. Includes brief bios of the musicians and notes on origins of each song. Melody with chord symbols and complete lyrics. 35 pp.
49-306716
$14.95
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CAROLAN - THE LIFE TIMES AND MUSIC OF AN IRISH HARPER
by Donal O'Sullivan
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Originally published in 1958, this classic study of Turlough O Carolan has become an indispensable tool for Irish musicians. This 2001 edition contains all the original sections on The Life of Carolan including all 213 tunes, notes to the tunes, The Memoirs of Arthur O'Neill, complete indexes, and a new appendix featuring additional tunes and facts discovered since the original publication appeared. 378 pp.
01-910984
$49.95
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CELTIC - VIOLIN PLAY-ALONG VOL. 4
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Book/CD pack. Learn your favorite songs quickly and easily! Just follow the music, listen to the CD, then play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Includes chord symbols. "The Earl's Chair," "The Flowers of Edinburgh," "The Gold Ring," "The Harvest Home," "Haste to the Wedding," "Julia Delaney," "Lord Mayo (Tiarna Mhaigheo)" and "Rights of Man." 15 pp.
49-842155
$12.95
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CELTIC FIDDLE TUNES FOR SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, VIOLIN 1 AND 2
by Craig Duncan
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14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, strathspeys, waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble. Beginner/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-99636
$10.95
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CEOL RINCE NA H'EIREANN, VOL. 1
by Breandan Breathnach
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A renowned collection of 214 traditional Irish dance tunes, collected directly from traditional musicians. With text in English, French, and Irish. 108 pp.
09-63
$23.95
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CHARLIE LENNON: MUSICAL MEMORIES
by Charlie Lennon
30 original tunes with piano accompaniment plus the story behind each tune. Does NOT include a CD. P/GCh. 88 pages.
224-1308CDB
$29.95
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COMPLETE IRISH FIDDLE PLAYER
by Peter Cooper
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Book/CD set. 80 traditional tunes, including reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, and more, all complete with bowing and chords. Lots of instruction is given while you build your repertoire. Lots of history too! Not for the rank beginner; you should already be able to play simple pieces in first position at a minimum, and read music. Recommended. With double CD. 157 pp.
02-95406BCD
$29.95
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ENGLISH PUB SESSION TUNES
ed. by Dave Mallinson
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The holy grail of pub session tunes, the very backbone and life blood of the English traditional music scene. While many of the tunes aren't exactly English, the repertoire crops up time and time again. Suitable for every instrument associated with traditional music and only 14 notes are required to play them all! Eminently suitable for playing at country dances, ceilidhs, barn dances and hoe-downs and most have been recorded by notable bands and personalities. Beginners. 36 pp.
02-303
$17.00
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IRISH FIDDLE SOLOS: 64 PIECES FOR VIOLIN
by Pete Cooper
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Book/CD set. Source musicians like Julia Clifford, Tommy Peoples, Lucy Farr, John Doherty and Padraig OKeeffe are some of the same included in Cooper's popular title "Complete Irish Fiddle Player." The focus here is the exploration of regional repertoire and styles. Grouped in sets for performance, the tunes from any one tradition can be of varying levels of difficulty. Bowing techniques, ornamentation and more are summarized. With short bios of the artists. All tunes included on CD. Intermediate. In English, French and German. 56 pp.
02-20919BCD
$19.95
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IRISH FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS
compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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32 traditional Irish tunes arranged for two violins with chords for back-up players. These are the same tunes in the same keys as "Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Violas (514-8)" & "Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins (514-10)" so you can jam with your friends. "Banish Misfortune," "Beauty in Tears," "Dark Haired Lass," "Haste to the Wedding," "Irish Washerwoman," "Rights of Man," "Saint Anne's Reel," more. Comb-bound. 67 pp
514-9
$15.00
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IRISH MUSIC FOR FIDDLE MADE EASY
by Phillip John Berthoud
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Book/CD set. 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. The collection contains airs, well known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes and reels, specially arranged with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. On the CD, the tunes are played 2 or 3 times, so you can really get into the feel of the tune, when playing along. The speed of the tunes is quite slow, but not so slow as to take away from the essential feel of the music. There is guitar accompaniment. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. 32 pp.
02-21354BCD
$14.95
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IRISH REEL BOOK
by Patrick Steinbach
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Book/CD set. 250 traditional pieces encompassing many styles and divided into reels, marches, jigs, flings, hornpipes, airs and polkas, more. A representative cross section of traditional dances, harp compositions (including a few pieces by Turlough O'Carolan) and songs from the distinctive Irish ballad tradition. Notated in standard keys of C, G, D and A major used by traditional players including chord symbols for accompaniment. In English and German. Beginning/intermediate. Spiralbound, 180 pp.
02-610307
$29.95
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IRISH SESSION TUNE BOOK
by Cari Fuchs
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Contains 300+ tunes for the various melody instruments played in Irish sessions. Includes notated ornaments and variations. Gleaned from sessions in the States and Ireland. Notation only, no chord symbols. 128 pp.
02-96323
$17.95
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IRISH SESSION TUNES: THE BLUE BOOK
selected by Brid Cranitch
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Book/CD pack. In an Irish session, tunes are played in sets and unless you know how to get from one tune to the next you'll crash! Based on the many sessions he's played in or listened to, Brid Cranitch has selected 100 tunes in 40 sets of 2, 3 or 4 tunes so that you can learn the tunes and work on transitions. "Wandering Minstrel/Fasten the Leg in Her," "Trip to Durrow/The Ships are Sailing," "Blacksmith/Cup of Tea," and other reels, jigs, polkas & slides. CD contains all 40 sets. Each part of the tune is played twice, the first time close to the written music, the second time varies. The entire tune is played only once and then transitions to the next tune. With Sheila Gary on fiddle and Brid Cranitch on piano. 48 pp.
01-900085
$19.95
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IRISH SESSION TUNES: THE ORANGE BOOK
selected by Brid Cranitch
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Book/CD pack. More session tunes collected in sets so that you can work on transitions as well as tunes. Meant to follow "The Blue Book" (01-900085), this time the emphasis is on reels, which are more difficult for the learning musician. 86 tunes in 36 sets of 2, 3 or 4 tunes each. Includes "Over the Moor/Dowd's No. 9," "Maids of the Castlebar/Kiss Me Kate," "Dillon's Fancy/Bird in the Bush," and more reels, plus a few jigs. CD has each part of the tune repeated, but the entire tune is played only once (and then transitions to the next tune.) When parts are repeated, the second time varies the melody. With Sheila Garry, fiddle and Brid Cranitch, piano. 45 pp.
01-900084
$21.95
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IRISH TRADITIONAL FIDDLE MUSIC
edited by Jack Perron and Randy Miller
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Revised edition of this 1977 classic, unique collection! 253 faithful settings of reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes, slip jigs and airs. 18 polkas have been added, as well as chords, a discography, bibliography, and extensive notes on tunes and sources. Tunes are also grouped alphabetically by type; lots easier to read and use. True transcriptions from Andy McGann, Julia Clifford, Michael Coleman, Paddy Canny, Sean Maguire, Bobby Casey, Martin Wynne, Paddy Cronin and many more. Coil-bound; 176 pp.
38-9
$25.00
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IRISH TRADITIONAL MELODIES, VOLUME 1: JIGS, REELS, POLKAS, HORNPIPES AND MORE
compiled and arranged by Frank Edgley
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Book/2-CD set. 95 tunes. They are kept fairly simple to be playable by musicians of all levels. Most are written out in full, so that this book can be used as a notebook, and changes or variations can be made easily without affecting other parts of the tune. Concertina-friendly tunes. CD contains all the tunes from the book. Each is played at slow speed and then up to tempo. Spiralbound, 95 pp.
563-3
$37.00
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LUNASA - NOTAI
by Cillian Vallely
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An impressive, interesting and just plain cool tune book featuring the music of Lunasa. Printed on high-quality paper with tune transcriptions, chord progressions and notes on the source of each tune. Includes music from the band's last three albums: "Redwood," "The Kinnitty Sessions" and "Se." Some tunes have been transcribed twice, once as normal and then as played by flat-pitched instruments. Lunasa is acclaimed for their fresh interpretations, unearthing of new tunes and innovative compositions. This is an excellent insight into their music. 9" x 7" 135 pp.
623-2
$29.95
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LUNASA: THE MUSIC - 1996-2001
by Donogh Hennessy
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The guitarist for Lunasa has put together this book with all the tunes from the band's first three albums: "Lunasa," "Otherworld" and "The Merry Sisters of Fate." Contains notation, chords, stories and histories of the tunes, plus info on the tune's composers, where the band first heard them, photos, and a special section for guitarists with chord diagrams and tunings. Half-size, 6" X 8". 55 pp.
623-1
$14.95
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O'NEILL'S 1001 JIG, REELS, HORNPIPES, AIRS AND MARCHES
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Somewhat condensed version of the respected O'Neill's collection. 172 pp.
02-95188WW
$21.95
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O'NEILL'S MUSIC OF IRELAND (REVISED)
by Francis O'Neill & Miles Krassen
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The classic compendium of Irish fiddle tunes. Revised, corrected, & easier to read than the facsimile edition. Also contains tips on playing and ornamentation. Approx. 1000 tunes. Essential. 254 pp.
01-000173
$24.95
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SESSION TUNES (IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC)
by Anthony Sullivan
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44 jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, airs, & Carolan tunes (w/chords) currently popular in Ireland. 24 pp.
200-1
$13.00
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STEVE KAUFMAN'S FOUR-HOUR CELTIC WORKOUT
taught by Steve Kaufman
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4 CD/book package. An invaluable learning tool for anyone who loves to play Celtic music and wants to build repertoire and technique. Includes 50 tunes, some familiar, some taken taken directly from traditional players or piper transcriptions found in the Dublin Archives. All tunes are played three times at a moderate tempo and three times up to speed. "Banish Misfortune," "Behind the Haystack," "Castle Kelly," "Chief O'Neill's Favorite," "The Cliffs of Moher," "The Connaughtman's Rambles," "Cook in the Kitchen," "Drowsy Maggie," "The Earl's Chair," "Father Kelly's," "The Fermoy Lasses," "Geese in the Bog," "Gillan's Apples," "Gravel Walk," "Haste to the Wedding," "Maid Behind the Bar," more. All levels. Note/tab including fiddle/mandolin tab. 108 pp.
300-527
$44.95
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CD - THE IRISH FIDDLE TUNES FOR TWO CD
by Deborah Greenblatt
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Features Deborah performing all of the tunes in "The Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two" series on violin. The melody is on one channel, the harmony part on the other. By adjusting your stereo's balance control you can isolate either part so you can play along. May be used with any of the books for any of the instruments in the "The Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two" series.
514-36CD
$9.95
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THE IRISH STRING QUARTET COLLECTION
arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
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Score for 2 violins, viola and cello. Many Irish tunes arranged in medleys and including such chestnuts as "Rights of Man," "Banish Misfortune," "Irish Washerwoman," "St. Anne's Reel," "Haste to the Wedding," "Si Bheag Si Mhor," more. Solidly arranged for intermediate players with most passages in 1st position and a few in 2nd or 3rd postions. The tunes moves around to each player so everyone can have a go at them. Comb-bound. 43 pp.
514-13
$13.00
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TOOTS & TWIDDLES - IRISH TUNES
selected and arranged by John Loesberg
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40 easy tunes for ANY treble clef instrument arranged in the folk-friendly keys of A, D & G, and specially selected for their limited note ranges. Excellent for flute, whistle, recorder, fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and more. Includes chord symbols for guitar/piano accompaniment and tempo markings. "Danny Boy," "Sally Gardens," "Poor Irish Boy," "Still I Love Him," "The Three Sea Captains," more. 38 pp.
01-800286
$9.95
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TRADITIONAL SLOW AIRS OF IRELAND
by Tomas O'Canainn
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Book/2 CD pack. The slow air is regarded as one of the most beautiful facets of Irish traditional music. A well played air has a splendid soaring quality that comes from the sean-nos (old style) song or ballad tradition. This collection includes 118 airs, some by Carolan, and others that are purely instrumental, such as "Lament for Staker Wallace" and "O'Donnell's Lament." With brief notes on ornamentation and phrasing. 101 pp.
01-900073
$29.95
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TWENTY IRISH FIDDLE TUNES
taught by Kevin Burke
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One of the true masters of the Irish fiddle teaches 20 tunes taken from Kevin Burke's vast repertoire of Irish traditional music. He plays each one slowly for novice players, then up to tempo with all the ornaments to give the learning player the true feel of the tune. Songs include "The Gatehouse Maid," "Rolling in the Ryegrass," "The Sligo Maid," "The Stack of Barley," "Old Man Dillon," "Sean Ryan's Jig," more! Includes a play-along CD with all examples. 12 pp.
300-532
$19.95
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