Kerry Polka Also known as Peg Ryan’s Polka this tune has been published in over 1000 tune books. This is one of the best beginner tunes to start off with and in my own arrangement here it is played in the key of G Major. Often in sessions it will be played in the key of G and then lifted into the key of D Major.
The Cliffs of Dooneen is an old Irish ballad which is said to have been penned as a poem by a man called Jack Mc Auliffe and then later put to music by a local musician of the area. The…
The hornpipe a dance tune of Irish, Scottish and British origin done in hard shoes. It is suggested that this dance dates back to around the 16th century and began being performed on British sailing vessels. It may be written…
The tune Road to Lisdoonvarna also known as All the Way to Galway is played here as a brisk single Jig in 6/8 time and in the modal key of E Dorian. It may also be notated in 12/8 time….
A great old Irish song about a Galway Man who sets off to make his fortune in America. It has been covered by many famous artists down through the years such as the Dubliners, Chieftains and many more. For dancing…
This is a very well known traditional dance tune and an all time Irish favourite. It’s known to have been played throughout the British Isles and North America and apparently dates back to the 17th century. It is a Jig…
One of my mother’s favourite little waltzes to play on the fiddle. I can still here her shout “BAND PRACTICE!!” The first one to leave the house immediately would be Teddy the family dog followed very closely by my father…
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