beginner tunes?
- rich
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The beginner-session here (which I <i>still</i> haven't managed to make an appearance at, sigh) plays <a href="http://www.rogermillington.com/siamsa/s ... htm">these tunes</a>.
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Tephellah,
For first tune/song I'd suggest one of two songs.
These were 2 of the first 10 songs I learned.
You might also want to give them tune samples (at the end of the class) of each type of tune. Give them the tune notation (with tablature) and then play it for them so the recognize it. Here some of my suggestions.
Hope this helps and ...
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For first tune/song I'd suggest one of two songs.
- Star of County Down (in E Dorian - G key signature and D - whistle)
- Whiskey in the Jar (AKA: Gilgara Mountain)
These were 2 of the first 10 songs I learned.
You might also want to give them tune samples (at the end of the class) of each type of tune. Give them the tune notation (with tablature) and then play it for them so the recognize it. Here some of my suggestions.
- Reel(s): The Banshee
- Jig: Irish Washerwoman
- Double Jig: Road to Lisdoonvarna
- Hornpipe: Red Haired Boy. (Some play this as a reel some as a hornpipe)
- Slow Air: Eamonn a Chnoic (Ned of the Hills)
- Long Slow Air: Tabhair dom do Lamh
Hope this helps and ...
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Three good beginner tunes that come to mind are:
Dennis Murphy's Slide
Gigue for Jenny
Planxty Fanny Power
Also, there's a really cool tunebook on the web, done for the class at the House of Ireland in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
Their page is at:
http://www.uptospeed.net/hoi/
Enjoy!
Adrienne Bengtson
Dennis Murphy's Slide
Gigue for Jenny
Planxty Fanny Power
Also, there's a really cool tunebook on the web, done for the class at the House of Ireland in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.
Their page is at:
http://www.uptospeed.net/hoi/
Enjoy!
Adrienne Bengtson
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Tephillah, I'd steer well clear of double jigs such as The Kesh and The Blarney Pilgrim if I were you. In my experience double jigs are not good tunes for beginners because although they will find these tunes attractive and fun to play, they will most likely not get a grip on the rhythm.
I think a well-known song tune is a good idea. I'd concur with the choice of Star of Co. Down -- it has a well-defined rhythm, the range is restricted, and if you play in E "minor" there are no Cs to worry about. A good alternative would be a very simple polka.
I think a well-known song tune is a good idea. I'd concur with the choice of Star of Co. Down -- it has a well-defined rhythm, the range is restricted, and if you play in E "minor" there are no Cs to worry about. A good alternative would be a very simple polka.
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Hello and thanks to you all who have posted replies to me. My very first tune was "Banish Misfortune," not your typical beginner's material, so I cannot draw from my own experience here.
Lee, yes. I'll be doing the workshop at the Adam's County Irish Festival in Gettysburg. If you are there, won't you please drop in to say "hello?"
Lee, yes. I'll be doing the workshop at the Adam's County Irish Festival in Gettysburg. If you are there, won't you please drop in to say "hello?"
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As a beginner-to-be waiting for my first whistle to arrive, a Walton D, I find myself visiting this forum a lot. It's a great place to find information and the people whose postings I've read seem to be willing to help with most anything.
The selection of a beginner's song is one of my primary concerns right now and I want to thank every one for the advice you've posted so that I may learn and decide.
Rick
The selection of a beginner's song is one of my primary concerns right now and I want to thank every one for the advice you've posted so that I may learn and decide.
Rick
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