Resources

This is a random collection of resources that folk may find useful.

Sources of tunes

• Comhaltas Youtube - links to recording from Books 1, 2 and 3

• The Session -- A great site with a massive collection of sheet music  of Celtic tunes. Also has a database of sessions that is searchable by geography.

• IrishTunes.info --  A searchable database of irish tunes. Includes recordings (sometimes just snippets) and source albums.

• ITMA digital library -- The Irish Traditional Music Archive.

• Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club - (Awesome Links and Books including the Kingston Irish Slow Session Tune book) 

• Comhaltas Traditional Irish Music Syllabus

Instructional material

• Online Academy of Irish Music -- A collection of online courses.

• Caitlín Nic Gabhann  - General Tips on how Best to Learn Traditional Irish Music

• YouTube videos:

  • Frankie Gavin -- "IMRO Music Masterclass" focusing on fiddle.

  • How to Play Trad Irish Fiddle -- Kevin Burke discussing fiddle technique, including the swing/pulse of reels and hornpipes.

  • The Irish Roll - Kevin Burke in another fiddle-specific technique video.

Miscellaneous

• slowplayers.org -- Collection of slow play-along recordings, and some other resources.

• Which Version to Choose - The Nature of Traditional Music