Peter Houlahan The Irish Drum - An Bodhrán CD

An in depth look at playing the bodhrán. Peter Houlahan takes the absolute beginner to professional status in this easy to follow tutorial.

David Hanrahan is a well-known and respected exponent of accordion music and he uses his experience to bring you an sagacious and informative guide to playing the accordion. Using a Question and Answer format, and by concentrating on the most frequently asked questions, he gives confidence to a developing beginner. All the fundamental skills are covered in this book, from playing first notes and adding bass notes to the function of the air valve and bellows action. With illustrations, music theory and general tips, The Box is a perfect start for those wanting to learn the accordion and provides source of early and easy repertoire pieces. A complete set of professionally recorded examples are included to help you capture that authentic Celtic character.

This book is the ideal primer for anyone wishing to participate in an "Irish session". This musical gathering is apparently quite different than a blues, jazz or bluegrass jam session in that it is customary at Irish sessions to play in tight unison with the other musicians, adapting appropriate tempos, rhythms, and ornaments in an attempt to fit in with the "groove". The "Irish Session Tune Book" features 300 reels, hornpipes, polkas, slides, and slip-jigs written without chord symbols for the

Bodhran shoulder bag available in sizes 12", 16" & 18". An ‘Extreme’ quality non-padded bodhran shoulder bag featuring … Black waterproof canvas, black binding sewn into all outer edges to protect the corners and stitching. Has an outer edge panel with heavy-duty zip sewn adjacent the ‘top side’ of the panel. * Please Click On The Available Options Arrow Below To Choose Your Size

From aLaska Pik USA, the 'Over the finger, under the nail' PLASTIC finger and thumbnail Pik for stringed instrument pickers; Banjo, mandolin, guitar, autoharp, dulcimer, harp, ukulele etc. These innovative USA design picks can be manicured, clipped and filed to a preferred shape and length. Please see below for user and 'manicure' instructions

This book by Steafan Hannigan will tell you all that's worth knowing about the intricacies of bodhran playing. Included are sections on various types of dance music as well as care and maintenance section. Also history, manufacture, music help and discography. Cd included.

John Williams teaches basics like holding the accordion, first scales, chords, arpeggios, scales in triplets, waltz rhythm and more. He then moves on to teach five traditional Irish tunes.

One of the Celtic music world’s most talented bouzouki players, accompanists and arrangers, has created a lesson that is comprehensive enough to be of great value to beginners and experienced players alike.

Colm Murphy's mastery of the art of bodhrán playing is well attested and undisputed. In Colm Murphy's hand, the bodhrán becomes a subtle, sophisticated instrument, enhancing and enriching the music of some of Ireland's greatest musicians.