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Old Dublin Songs

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Hugh Shields

Music

This complete edition of all known compositions of the Irish harper Turlough,(or Terence ) Carolan ( 1670 - 1738 ) features 214 tunes dedicated to many ofhis patrons, as well as laments, planxties &amp; miscellaneous tunes. Cardan's musicis here reproduced in all its sparkling originality ; most of his pieces are of alively, convivial character and have been firmly established in the repertory oftraditional Irish music, while many of his later compositions show the influence;of the ' Italian school ' which was in vogue in Dublin during Cardan's lifetime.Many tunes display a fascinating blend of traditional Irish &amp; Continental styles. Included in this edition are also a concise biography and several facsimilireproductions of 18th cent. first editions of Cardan's work and manuscripts ofIrish music researchers of the last century such as Bunting &amp; Pigot. These 214 carefully annotated compositions will be welcomed by traditionalinstrumentalists and all those interested in Ireland's Undying, vibrant musicalheritage the world over.

The Complete Works of O'Carolan

Turlough Carolan

The second collection of 25 of the very best Irish song and dance tunes that characterise the rich Celtic sound. All pieces have been arranged with simple Piano parts alongside Keyboards, Harp, Guitar, Accordion and all melody instruments. The perfect sourcebook for those heart-warming singalongs!

More Musical Reflections of Ireland

Loesburg, John

Blarney is the "secret weapon" of the Irish.  They always seem to know what to say and how to say it, leaving us tongue-tied and dumbfounded.  Here is your chance to learn the "lingo", and just about everything else Irish.  This is a fun, wonderful book.   When you have finished reading it, "may you gather in the streets and join in the Fleadh Cheoil".

The Book of Blarney

Anthony Butler

An easy to follow approach to playing traditional Irish music on the piano.

Seinn an Piano: Play the Piano

Geraldine Cotter

Ballads from an Irish fireside-another fine bouquet of old Irish songs. Includes: I Know My Love, The Ould Orange Flute, Ronnie Reagan's Visit, Eileen Aroon, The Dawning Of The Day, and many more. Melody line format.

Ballads from the Pubs of Ireland - Volume 2

Healy, James N.

The standard collection of songs in Irish. Ninety-two songs, music, and words. Some of the well-known titles include Ar Éirinn Ní Neosfainn Cé Hi, An Raibh Tú Ar An GCarraig?, Anach Cuan, and An Droighneán Donn. Melody line format.

Ceolta Gael (Bk. 1)

(Music Sales America). This book explains and shows in detail the various techniques used by fiddle players in creating a traditional style of playing. All the information is presented in the context of the music itself, with numerous transcribed and recorded examples. It is aimed not only at the beginner, but also the fiddle-player (and indeed violinist) with some knowledge and experience who wishes to learn more. For those unable to read music, a chapter on notation is included. Particular emphasis is given to bowing and ornamentation, with individual chapters devoted to jigs, slides, polkas, hornpipes, airs and reels. The book also attempts to convey something of the excitement felt in playing music which has a large degree of improvisation, albeit within certain bounds. The demonstration CD, which features a large selection of the transcribed tunes and ornaments performed by Cranitch, is an invaluable aid to learning as it allows the listener to hear how the music and ornamentation should sound.

The Irish Fiddle Book Book/Online Audio

Cranitch, Matt

Humor & Entertainment

(Music Sales America). Originally published in 1958, Donal O'Sullivan's classic study of Turlough O'Carolan became a musical and historical beacon for all those interested in Ireland's past and present. It is an indispensable tool for Irish musicians, who through this remarkable volume of research can go beyond the music itself, and engross themselves in the colorful world of this unique musician travelling in a still largely feudal Ireland of the 17th and 18th centuries. This edition contains all of the original sections, with all 213 tunes, the annotations to the tunes, the memoirs of Arthur O'Neill, complete indexes and an important new appendix which features additional tunes and facts which have been unearthed since the original publication first appeared.

Carolan

Donal O'Sullivan

Biographies & Memoirs

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