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In this lesson, you’ll learn the reel “Anything for John Joe.” It’s what is often called a “half reel” or “single reel,” meaning there are only 16 measures in the whole tune. Marla starts by playing “Anything for John Joe” through a couple times and then takes it apart slowly, phrase by phrase.
| Si Bheag, Si Mhor |
| Si Bheag, Si Mhor, Part 1 |
Turlough O’Carolan’s beautiful waltz “Si Bheag, Si Mhor” is one of the most beloved tunes in Irish music. The title is translated as “the big fairy hill and the little fairy hill.” Marla walks you through the first part of “Si Bheag, Si Mhor” in this video.
IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC RESOURCES
Tunepal
Browser-based and smartphone app
Shazam for traditional tune recognition and search functions, notation and built-in midi player
Irish Traditional Music Archive
Amazing resource of audio, video, manuscripts, scores, and historical info on Irish traditional music
The Traditional Tune Archive
Not just for Irish music. Loads of info, links to archival recordings, notation, etc.
IrishTune.info
Well-organized database of Irish trad music, depth of drill-down capabilities.
Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
Organization founded in 1951 expressly to ensure the preservation of Irish traditional music and dance. Created the competition structure that exists today to engage kids and families. Wide range of activities and resources today.
Comhaltas Traditional Music Archive
Archived recordings, manuscripts, documents and more.
The Session.org
Crowd-sourced database of Irish trad music and community of players. Lots of lively discussion about the music and the musicians. Use with measure of caution about accuracy of material and experience/knowledge of contributors.
Mandolin Cafe
Resources and networking for mandolin players across genres.
Na Píobairí Uilleann
The Society of Irish pipers, founded in 1968 to promote the Uilleann pipes and their music. Loads of resources and archived music.
Some Slow-down apps
Anytune
The Amazing Slow Downer
Transcribe!
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