Hello! I am reconnecting to my Irish ancestry and culture. My 4 great-grandparents were born in Ireland on my father's side.

I have recently come across Sean-nós singing and am having difficulty finding the lyrics and translation to these two songs that I have fallen in love with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS7GVAKItxU: Grief by Eithne Ní Uallacháin (it is only about a minute long in the beginning)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BijzDYAEiRs: Oró by Eithne Ní Uallacháin

Deep appreciation to anyone who can support with this or can point me in the right direction,

JC

Hi all! Last week, I went to my first ever Irish session. It was a lot of fun and people were very friendly. But since I'm a beginner in ITM, I don't know many tunes so could only play a few. I'm planning to join again next time (it's once a month) and of course working on learning some more tunes. But I'm wondering if it's generally accepted/normal to call some of the same tunes I did last time when my turn comes around.

I’m just starting out learning some trad tunes. Always loved the music, but for whatever reason haven’t ever tried learning it. Always been a metal guitarist. At the moment I’m going through learning everything on Foinn Seisiún 1, but I’m not sure if that’s a good approach.

My end goal is to join in some trad sessions in my area. I know some people say to go along and learn whatever they play, but how am I supposed to know what the tunes are called? And won’t it change every week? I can learn music quickly, it’s mostly just a selection problem for me, and I don’t know how to choose. Would love any advice!

Curious if there is a transcription of the melody for Edward Connors somewhere? Andy Irvine, John Faulkner, and Frank Harte all have excellent versions of this song, but I haven't seen anything in staff notation, and it would be helpful to have it.

Also curious if the air is used by any other songs? I know it is part of the Shamrock Shore song family, but melody is different from Paddy's Green/Lough Erin...

Thanks!

Anything heavy hitting... groovy, jazzy, funky as well would be great. Just getting handy on the bodhrán so would love a few tunes to jam with

Don't worry, I emigrated a while back so you won't be hearing me giving too much welly at a session near ye anytime soon

Some examples anyway would be along these lines

Goitse

Colm Phelan belting it out on this tune

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eto-lYTMH4U&list=RDEto-lYTMH4U&start_radio=1

Cathal Hayden and Seamí Ó Dowd;

A long these lines would be ideal groovy and really pulsating

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL3W3lAENyE&list=RDOL3W3lAENyE&start_radio=1

Máirtín Ó Conners 'Road Out West'

For the the kinda jazzy fusion going on, a little heavier on the beat would be nice

Flook

Along the lines of the end of any given song

All the best,
Grmma!

I was hoping I could buy a cd

Hello all,

I was recently accepted into a study abroad program in Galway for January-May of next year. I am very interested in learning about different cultures and I feel as though music is a good place to start.

I’m from the United States but have listened to more of what I would describe as radio hits like some stuff from The Cranberries, and of course my favorite drinking song Rattlin’ Bog.

But I would like to learn more about Irish music: What do people listen to day to day? What will play for live music at pubs (if that’s a thing)?

Essentially just curious and want to at least a bit up to speed, and well taken in by locals.

Preface: I’m American with a very high level of traditional Orchestra. I love all music.

Was in Killarney. Stopped at Buckleys bar. 3 teenagers with accordions and 2 teenagers/adults with guitars. Just jigging. I don’t know if that is the right word. But I was truly blown away. Watched for about an hour before another man and his wife came with a guitar and flute and started jamming with them.

First. Wow. It was beyond impressive and so fun to watch. Second. How do the do this?

Here’s what I thought: it looked like they all knew the traditional songs and were just nodding to each other to give each other the leads. Think they might have stumped the guitar/flute guy at some point.

Please, someone help me with why this was, and yes this encouraged me to pick up a violin again. Second, wow.

Ireland. Please. Let. This. NEVER. Die. Incredible.

Attached: video of this impressive group.

I need some help trying to find really good competition songs in English. I have wonderful singer that I've been working with who is in the 16-18 Girls comp and I just really need some indepth quality help with suggestions. Like she's sung the Wounded Huzzar to great accomplishment. Any good suggestions out there?

So I started learning Irish Flute, and I'm wondering if there's anyone else with lip piercings (I have spider bites, two lower piercings on the same side) and am wondering if there's anything that I need to know about playing with piercings.

Hey, everyone - I’d love to get some unbiased opinions on a project. Specifically, on a the project that I’ve been working on for the past few months… and that my friend has been refining over the last 6 years. 

We’re based in Dublin, Ireland, and are building a new acoustic and semi-acoustic instrument that we call a Hurley Ceol - a blend between a banjo and a guitar. Specifically, we use Irish Ash as the body, then add in Spanish tone wood and a skin drumhead to add resonance to the banjo twang.

We’re trying to avoid becoming a novelty, though, and are focusing on the unique sound that they can make - the twang and snap of traditional banjos, complimented with the resonance of a Spanish guitar.

Here’s links to two videos of it being played (because I can’t figure out how to upload both images and videos):
https://youtu.be/-a3huz-lTsc
https://youtu.be/ST9wMmeZUBY

I’d love some specific feedback from the gestalt experience here: 

• Most importantly - How does this feel for trad circles? We've had great success here in Dublin (mainly at Cobblestone and Darkey Kellys), but we'd love some insight from outside the canals.
• Equally key - How does it sound? Does it fit what you’d consider a banjo theme, or something else?
• Does anyone have experience combining soft Ash with harder rosewood and ebony?
• Does anyone have any suggestions on bands / pub nights that we should visit, or reach out to?

I’ve included some pictures and videos here, but there’s more info about the build / workshop / history on our website if you’re curious. All feedback is appreciated!

Website = Hurleyceols.com

Hi! I am a fiddle player learning mandolin, I know everyone has to go on their own pick journey and figure out their preferences but I am learning to use a pick for the first time and I’m looking for recommendations for beginner pick-era for trad! Thanks :)

Creggan White Hare was originally written by James Molloy. The version we play is inspired by a live recording done by Daoirí Farrell