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A comprehensive guide to Irish Traditional music: tunes, instruments, regional styles, ornamentation, phrasing & variation; with audio & video examples
Jan 8, 2022 · How did it begin? What makes Irish traditional music unique? The Origins of Irish Music. Irish folk music is one of the most distinctive traits of our culture, and it’s important that we know its roots so we can enjoy and appreciate it more fully.
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80 Essential Irish Ballads & Folk Songs1. Green Fields of France - Brier - 02:002. Black Is the Colour - Brier - 05:533. The Fields of Athenry - Paddy Reilly...
Dec 13, 2023 · What you need to know about traditional Irish music. Even if you can’t recite any lyrics or names of musicians, you’ll recognise Irish music as soon as you hear it. A reel is the most common type of dance, carrying four beats in every bar, and you can tap along with a “one-two, one-two” rhythm.
Irish music is music that has been created in various genres on the island of Ireland. The indigenous music of the island is termed Irish traditional music. It has remained vibrant through the 20th and into the 21st century, despite globalising cultural forces.
The Session is a community website dedicated to Irish traditional music. You can find tunes to play, find sessions to play them in, and join in discussions about the music. You can also find events (like concerts and festivals), or explore the track listings of recordings. You can contribute too.
