Enda Scahill's Irish Banjo Tutor
Author : Enda Scahill
Publisher :
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 30,53 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Banjo
ISBN : 9780955345623
Author : Enda Scahill
Publisher :
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 30,53 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Banjo
ISBN : 9780955345623
Author : Joe Carr
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 26,69 MB
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610653807
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. the tunes are all favorites allowing you to rapidly join the fun of session playing. A special section explains pick direction for authentic jig picking. Included are instructions on basic Irish ornamentation for reels and jigs. the accompanying CD can be used for traditional by ear learning. Presented in mandolin tablature and standard musical notation.• Contains all you need to begin playing authentic Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes and more on the mandolin•
Author : Fintan Vallely
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 47,1 MB
Release : 1999-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780814788028
"The Companion to Irish Traditional Music is not just the ideal reference for the interested enthusiast and session player, it also provides a unique resource for every library, school and home with an interest in the distinctive rituals, qualities and history of Irish traditional music and song."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Ton Hanway
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 13,69 MB
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610655567
An important anthology of Irish and Celtic solos for the 5-string banjo featuring a comprehensive, scholarly treatise on the history, techniques, and etiquette of playing the banjo in the Celtic tradition. Includes segments on tuning, pick preferences, and tablature reading followed by 101 jigs, slides, polkas, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, O'Carolan tunes, plus a special section of North American Celtic tunes. A generous collection of photos of Irish folk musicians, street scenes, and archaeological sites further enhances this fabulous book. All of the solos included here are written in 5-string banjo tablature only with a few tunes set in unusual banjo tunings. the appendices provide a sizable glossary and a wealth of information regarding soloists and groups playing Celtic music, Irish festivals, music publications, on-line computer resources, cultural organizations, and more. If you are serious about playing Celtic music on the 5-string banjo, or if you don't play the banjo but simply want to expand your knowledge of the Celtic music tradition-you owe yourself this book. the first-ever CD collection of Irish and Celtic music for 5-string banjo provides 68 lovely melodies and demonstrates revolutionary techniques for playing highly ornamented tunes and rolling back-up. Recorded in stereo with virtuosos Gabriel Donohue (steel- and nylon-string guitar and piano) and Robbie Walsh (bodhran- frame drum played with a stick), the five-string banjo is out front and plays through each melody in real-life tempo with authentic Celtic chordal and rhythmic backing. the recording features the music of all Six Celtic Nations and includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, slides, polkas, marches, country dances, larides, andros, slipjigs, strathspeys, airs and O'Carolan tunes. 35 songs in the book are not on the CD.
Author : Mel Bay
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 50,47 MB
Release : 2014-12-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 1609749146
The finest tenor banjo method available, this text represents Mel Bay's ownapproach to fundamental musicianship for those desiring to play tenor banjo. This book is the standard by which others are judged. Easy-to-understand and thorough in its approach, this method addresses both melody playing and chord strumming. Through numerous studies, folk songs and several duets, students are systematically introduced to the various notes and positions on the tenor banjo fretboard. Photos of the fretboard fingertips aid in learning the proper hand positions. Once in two volumes, this method is now presented it its entirety in thissingle comprehensive edition. In notation only. Tuned for Mandola
Author : Roger Landes
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 149501326X
(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Irish Bouzouki Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Irish bouzouki. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide focuses on teaching the basics of the instrument as well as accompaniment techniques for a variety of Irish song forms.
Author : Tommy Walsh
Publisher : Waltons Irish Music
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,9 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781857200508
(Waltons Irish Music Books). This collection features 44 well-known double jigs, hornpipes, songs and reels for Irish piano accordion by Tommy Walsh. For beginning to intermediate level players.
Author : Tommy Tedesco
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,30 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781457430527
For Guitar Players Only is one of the most unique books ever written for guitar. Legendary studio guitarist Tommy Tedesco shares his personal hints and exercises for improving picking technique and sight reading abilities, while offering countless other inside tips that will further your guitar career. The book includes actual parts that have been recorded for movies, television, albums, and commercials. Tedesco, and the story of his legendary studio sessions, has been featured in screenings around the country in the critically acclaimed film, The Wrecking Crew. See the film, buy the book, and learn the lessons from a true legend!
Author : Susan Gedutis
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2005-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781555536404
An engaging look at Boston's golden era of Irish traditional music
Author : Philip John Berthoud
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 1610658051
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.