100 Enduring Irish Session Tunes Mally's second book in the series. This book has fewer reels and provides a wealth of jigs, slides and hornpipes. Size A4, contains chords and music Book Price $25 A141 bk
100 Irish Polkas Polka Companion to the above books Book Price $25 A167 bk
Irish Melodies for Harmonica by Phil Duncan With some tuition on playing Irish harmonica to begin, this book has 152 pages of tunes showing ornamentation, and suitable for both chromatic and diatonic harmonicas Size A4, 152 pages with music and chords and when to blow in or out Contents
Book price $40 MB144190 bk/cd
Sliabh Luachra Music Masters Vol 1 by Dan Herlihey
Containing a biography of the two most important Sliabh Luachra music teachers of the 20th Century and a history of the Sliabh Luachra area (Padraig O'Keeffe and Tom Billy Murphy) plus186 tunes from their original manuscripts. The notation used is as was originally written and not as modern manuscript. Size A4, 88 pages on good quality paper, contains history and music
Book price $25 OP283 bk
The Ancient Music of Ireland The Bunting Collections
Edward Bunting (1773-1843) was the first collector of traditional Irish music notated in the field, directly as the musicians played it. At the age of 19, Bunting was asked to notate the music played at the Belfast Harp Festival. This Festival left a profound impression on Bunting and kindled an enthusiasm for traditional music that would remain with him for the rest of his life. He remarked in his 1840 collection, "all the best of the old harpers - a race of men then nearly extinct, and now gone forever - Dennis Hampson, Arthur O'Neill, Charles Fanning and seven others, the least able of whom has not left his like behind, were present'. He became fasinated by the harpers and their music, and went on a number of collecting tours between 1792 and 1807, publishing his first two collections of Irish music in 1796 and 1809. In 1820 he married and moved to Dublin where he continued his profession as Church organist. He published his third collection in 1840. This is a facimile edition of Bunting's three great collections of Irish songs and airs, in piano arrangements.
Size A4, contains music, piano lines, history and hard cover.
Book price $100 WM1347
The Dance Music of Ireland - The Levey Collection Now entirely reset and published together in one volume, R M Levey's two collections, together comprising over two hundred tunes with simple piano accompaniments, are landmarks in the history of Irish music. These jigs, reels, hornpipes and other dances, transcribed just as they were performed, provide an invaluable reference for anyone interested in Irish music and a fascinating window into a bygone age.
Size A4, contains 200 tunes, melody and piano lines.
Book price $40 WM1369
The Leo Rowsome Collection of Irish Music
A unique collection of 428 reels and jigs, including an illustrated introduction by Helena Rowsome and a facsimile of Leo Rowsome's Tutor for the Uilleann Pipes (1936). This unique publication is timely and historic, It is evocative of the mammoth role played by Leo Rowsome in the Irish traditional music saga and the ultimate resurgence of our native music. The indomitable and inspirational Leo Rowsome was one of the foremost architects of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú This book is a direct transcription from Leo's manuscript. Due to his sudden and untimely death, it is a fraction of the tunes handed down to Leo from his father.
Size A4, contains 220 pages including 30 pages of pipe instruction, photos and history and melody.
Book price $60 W1346
Begged Borrowed and Stolen
For years Begged Borrowed and Stolen has been the most commonly used music book in Australia for session tunes. This book is recommended as the starting point for musicians new to Celtic music.
It is now available on 3 CDs to assist with the learning of tunes. Each tune in the Book is played twice at about three quarter pace. Ear players will benefit from the clarity of the recording in picking out the tunes while those able to read music will be able to play along with the musicians to assist with rhythm and timing.The recordings come in a sleeve that can be fixed to the inside of the book. Included is a list of chord and melody variations.
This fourth CD has been added to the very popular series by requests as players have been wanting to hear the tunes played at dance speed. Ian McLeod, Leueen Morgan and Mike Watts have been joined by Luke Plumb of Shooglenifty, Tim Gleeson, Music Under the Mountains tutors Patrick Lyons, Nicola Fortune, Tasmanian fiddler Angus Cameron and a number of happy talented students from the School. The Sets can be used for dances and a list of suitable dances has been provided for each track. You may purchase the CD separately or with the kits above. It is designed to go into the spare CD holder with the other three CDs originally recorded.
We are now offering all 4 CDs for the price of three. Contents
Begged Borrowed and Stolen Prices
The Hidden Ireland By Seán Ryan The First Selection of Irish Traditional Composition of Irish fiddler Seán Ryan. Book size A4, contains 40pages, 85 original compositions. Book Price $30 SR01 bk
Seán Ryan's Dream Compiled by Brian Ryan This is the 2nd tune book of compositions of the late Seán Ryan. It was launched by Frankie Gavin of Dedann, Kieran Hanrahan of Stockton's Wing and RTE, Joe Burke accordionist, Manus McGuire and the McNamara Family. Seán Ryan was one of Ireland's greatest composers of Irish Traditional Music as well as being one of her finest fidddlers. Book 1 was a huge success selling thousands of copies worldwide. The second book was put together by his son. Book size A4, contains 66pages, 298 tunes with melody lines and chords. Book Price $30 SR02 bk
Matt Cunningham's Dance Music of Ireland Matt Cunningham's 10 CDs entitled The Dance Music of Ireland Vols 1 - 10. Almost 300 tunes taken from these CDs are transcribed in the compact but easily read book. Book size A4, contains 66pages, 298 tunes with melody lines and chords.
Contents
Book Price $10 A183 bk
Under the Moon - Martin Hayes transcribed by Allan MacDonald This is a collection of 13 celtic fiddle solos from the CD Under the Moon by the renowned Clare fiddler Martin Hayes. Size A4, contains music
Book Price $22 MB97291 bk
Traditional Dance Music of Britain and Ireland The Fiddler's Tune-Books This is a collection of 5 books each containing 200 of the finest tunes from Britain and Ireland. These books have became a landmark in the history of traditional music. Size A4, contains music, and chords.
Fiddler's Tune Book - Classic - Hornpipes, Reels, Schottisches, Polkas, Waltzes, Jigs Contents Book Price $15 A134 bk
Fiddler's Tune Book - Jigs and Quicksteps Book Price $15 A177 bk
Fiddler's Tune Book - Hornpipes and Breakdowns, Clog and Step Dance Book Price $15 A179 bk
Fiddler's Tune Book - Slip Jigs and Waltzes Contents Book Price $15 A180 bk
Ireland's Best Slow Airs 110 of Ireland's most beautiful and haunting melodies including laments, airs from old Gaelic songs and O'Carolan compositions. Suitable for all melody instruments. Book Size A4, 64 pages, contains melody lines and translation into English of Gaelic names. Contents
Book & CD Kit Price $50 WM1327 bk/cd Double CD only Price $30 WM1327cd
Ireland's Best Tin Whistle Tunes 110 of the best tunes in any whistle player's repertoire, specially chosen and arranged by Claire McKenna. The tunes are graded for difficulty. The accompanying double CD has every tune played once.Book Size A4, 64 pages, contains melody lines and whistle tab for the first 28 tunes and guitar chords.
Book Price $30 WM1313 bk
Book and CD Price $50 WM1325 bk/cd
Ireland's Best Tin Whistle Tunes 2 110 more of the best tunes in any tin whistle player's repertoire. The tunes are compiled and arranged by Harry Long. Also includes examples of more unusual traditional music forms such as mazurka, waltz, barn dance and strathspey as well as music from Brittany, Galicia and Scotland. The accompanying double CD has every tune played once. Book Size A4, 48 pages, contains melody lines and chords. Contents Book Price $26 WM1374 bk Book and double cd Price $50 WM1374 bk/2cd
Ireland's Best Fiddle Tunes compiled by Paul McNevin 110 of of the best tunes in any fiddler's repertoire, specially chosen by one of Ireland's top players and teachers. Played at moderate tempo for easy learning. The tunes are different from those in the Tin Whistle Book and the Slow Airs Book.
Book Size A4, 48 pages, contains 110 tunes with melody lines, guitar chords and some tips on fiddle ornamentation. Contents
Book Price $30 WM1312 bk Double CD Price $30 WM1324 cd
Ireland's Best Carolan Tunes Book and CD Compiled by John Canning This book contains 110 classic tunes attributed to the legendary Irish harper and composer, Turlough O'Carolan. It will compliment traditional musicians' repertoire. Size A4, 66 pages, contains 110 tunes with melody lines and chords history and tune source. Contents
Book/CD Price $50 WM1345CD bk/CD
Carolan - The Life, Times and Music of an Irish Harper by Donal O'Sullivan Originally published in 1958, this collection contains all of the original sections on The Life of Carolan with all 213 tunes, annotations, memoirs of Arthur O'Neill, plus a new appendix by Bonnie Shaljean which features additional tunes and facts which have been unearthed since the original publication. Size large A4, 386 pages contains 213 tunes, and history Contents Book Price $65 OMB144 bk
Tunes of the Munster Pipers Irish Traditional Music from the James Goodman Manuscripts Over 500 tunes drawn from south west Ireland, taken from the collection of James Goodman, Professor of Irish, and presented to Trinity College 1896. This is the first time his collection has been published. Size A4 includes 515 melodies with history. Book Price $65 OP218 bk
Ceol Rince na hEireann Vols 1-5 By Breandan Breathnach Five comprehensive books, this is the definitive collection of Irish dance music. Size A4, contains melody lines. Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 5
Book Price Vols 1-5 $55 ea CR001-5 bk Contents Vol 1 Contents Vol 2 Contents Vol 3 Contents Vol 4 Contents Vol 5
Gordon Tyrrall - Irish Choice 101 tunes that can be heard on two recordings by flute player, Gordon Tyrrall. They are great session tunes that can be played by most melody instruments. Size A4, music and chords and notes on the selection of tunes. Book Price $15 A149 bk Five Mile Chase Tape $5 A150 t
CD A151 cd Available from Burkes Music, Castlemaine
Banish Misfortune Tape $5 A152 t
CD A153 cd Available from Burkes Music, Castlemaine
The Piping of Patsy Touhey Patrick J. Touhey had a colourful career as a comedian in vaudeville in the US, though on both sides of the Atlantic his virtuosity on the uilleann pipes was greatly admired. One of the first to record, Patsy's heritage lives on. This book, produced by Na Piobairi Uilleann, contains 58 pieces transcribed from those recordings. Included is an extensive section on his style, ornamentation and chanter work. Book Price $34 OP45 bk Currently unavailable, sorry
The Dance Music of Willie Clancy by Pat Mitchell. Willie Clancy was one of the most influential figures in the resurgence of Irish Traditional Music in the 50's and 60's. Willie helped found the the Na Piobairi Uilleann in 1968. The book contains 130 tunes and has a large section on the ornamentation used by Willie. The tunes are suitable for all traditional instruments. Size A4 contains history, ornamentation and dance music. Book Price $44 OMB39 bk
Traditional Slow Airs of Ireland by Tomas O Canainn. This major collection of 118 slow airs represents an important step forward in the documentation of Irish music. Included are the great sean-nos airs as well as Carolan tunes and many other airs that have recently become part of the tradition. Available to complement the book are two companion cassettes featuring every tune played on a variety of instruments. Size A4, contains music Contents Book Price $36 OMB 99 bk Double Tape Price $28 OSS118/9 dt
SHASKEEN
Through the Half Door A collection of 65 Irish Traditional Dance and Session tunes in use today as played by Ireland's premier Céili Band Shaskeen. Size A4, contains music, chords and history Book Price $10 A123 bk
The Crossroads Dance The second collection of 65 traditional Irish dance tunes as played by Shaskeen. Size A4, contains music, chords and history Book Price $10 A124 bk
O'Neill's 1001 Great value edition of the gems of Irish music collected by Capt. Francis O'Neill. Size A4, contains music and tips on playing. Contents Book Price $39 WM1038 bk
The Irish Collection 12 pieces by O'Carolan arranged by Douglas Gunn, Ireland's foremost recorder player and an authority on Irish music of the 17th and 18th centuries. Size A4, for recorder, cello and bass. Book Price $18 OMB54 bk
Karen Tweed's Irish Choice - Traditional Irish Music 93 timeless tunes all expertly transcribed and laid out with piano accordionist Karen Tweed's choice of chords and her personal thoughts associated with those tunes. All the tunes can be heard on her two cds "Drops of Springwater" and "The Silver Spire". Size A5, contains music and chords. Book Price $15 A128 Bk Accordion player from the Poozies. Her stunning recordings back up her book of tunes. The Silver Spire CD Price $15 A130 cd Available from Burkes Music, Castlemaine Tape Price $5 A130 t Drops of Spring Water CD Price $15 A132 cd Available from Burkes Music, Castlemaine Tape Price $5 A132 t
Four Hour Celtic Workshop for all instruments by Steve Kaufman Steve Kaufman's popular workout tutor is a powerful practice tool for intermediate and advanced players who want to get into shape for sessions and festivals. Steve plays 50 classic celtic pieces slowly, then up-to-speed. With you stereo balance control you can turn off the lead and play along with the rhythm to get your soloing together. The solo lead is on the other channel, so you can practice your back-up parts and learn the tune. This system will improve your ear and build stamina, power and confidence. Book size A4, contains 47 tunes on 4 cds, with melody lines and chords for all tunes, chord charts and helpful hints. Book and 4 CD Price $85 KAUCW99 4cd/bk
The Traditional Irish Music for Bagpipes Dave Rickard, member of the St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe band of Dublin, has created a large extension to the repertoire for the bagpipe. Most of the 50 tunes found in this book have never been used in bagpipe bands or have not received such superior settings. Size A5, contains music. Book Price $15 OMB45 bk
The Irish National Anthem Sheet music arranged for voice and piano with words in English and Gaelic. Size A4, contains music, words and chords. Sheet Price $3 OMB13 bk
The Piper's Dream by Pat McNulty A selection of the music and poems of uilleann piper Pat McNulty from Glasgow. Size A4, music, chords plus poems and drawings and photos Book Price $15 DF023
The Irish Piano Accordion Jigs, hornpipes, reels and songs for the piano accordion Size A4, contains melody and base lines and chords. Book Price $15 WM1149 bk
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