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Just what is Irish Music? It
is helpful to think of Irish music as a large ocean of different styles
and functions. Some are regional and others have become international But it is
also a sea of pieces of elements triplets, for example,. In addition it is a
cast of characters -personas. Mermaids, goddesses, drinkers, workers, soldiers,
dancers, Sometimes people just sit down and play, dance and sing in the first
person. .Prior to the 19th century Ireland possessed several forms
of music they included the Professional music of the Bard and court
Harper tradition, the Professional Social Music of the dance, wedding or
processional bands, and, a strong virtuoso tradition- the music of
competitions. There is also music in the first person: the Folk Music of
the Ordinary people- the plowman in the field and the weaver at the loom. The latter is perhaps my favorite
it comes free from the soul and travels freely upon the wind! Find some
today!
All
about Music song and Dance
A Survey of the Irish Music Tradition- lots of Songs! Click here Some classic songs for the pub... A few songs!
For the Irish National Anthem
click here
To return to the top click here  Dance-
It is
difficult to avoid letting your
impressions of Irish Music be dominated by dance because it is everywhere.
-keep in mind that a dance tune slowed down can become a great song or slow air! Here are the basic types of Irish Dance: Reel
- in 4/4 time, usually fast, the most popular of rhythms
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