A complete guide to learning the Irish fiddle
A complete guide to learning the Irish fiddle by Paul McNevin, published by Walton in 1998, offers a comprehensive resource for musicians interested in mastering the Irish fiddle. This edition, written in English and spanning 112 pages, features a curated selection of 110 tunes that are essential for any tin whistle player’s repertoire. The tunes are arranged by one of Ireland’s prominent players and teachers, catering to a range of skill levels from beginners to advanced players.
Readers will find a diverse collection of musical pieces, including slow airs, polkas, and slides, designed to enhance their understanding and performance of Irish fiddle music. The book includes well-known tunes such as “An Ghaoth Aneas,” “Bheir Me O,” and “The Foggy Dew,” among others. This guide serves as a valuable tool for those looking to deepen their knowledge of music theory, composition, and performance within the context of traditional Irish music.
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(Waltons Irish Music Books). 110 of the best tunes in any tin whistle player’s repertoire, specially chosen and arranged by one of Ireland’s top players and teachers and graded by difficulty for everyone from the beginner to advanced player. Volume 1 includes slow airs, polkas, slides and more, including: An Ghaoth Aneas * Baidin Fheidlimidh * Bheir Me O * Boolavogue * Buachaill on Eirne * Eibhlin a Run * Fainne Geal an Lae * The Foggy Dew * Molly Malone * Oro Se do Bheatha Abhaile * Roddy McCorley * Anderson’s Reel * The Bag of Spuds * The Ballydesmond Polka (1) * The Ballydesmond Polka (2) * The Blackthorn Stick * The Boys of Bluehill * Denis Murphy’s Slide * Egan’s Polka * Father O’Flynn * The Keel Row * and more.
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