McNeela’s Top 5 Greatest Irish Flute Albums

If you’re looking to improve your Irish flute playing there’s one thing that’s even more effective than practice, and that’s listening to as much traditional Irish music as possible. So,

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Liam O’Connor plays The Silver Spear on the Irish Fiddle

The Silver Spear is an extremely popular session tune. When you hear it you’ll know why. It’s a glorious reel which can really take flight in the hands of a

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Ten Favourite Charlie Lennon Tunes

Charlie Lennon is one of the most prolific composers within the Irish music tradition and his contribution to the world of Irish music has been invaluable. His music has been recorded

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The Very Irish Roots of Sea Shanties

In what has already been a strange and unpredictable year, the emerging trend that has most taken me by surprise is the sudden surge in the popularity of sea shanties.

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The Top Five Irish Ballads for Irish Bouzouki Players

Whether you prefer to strum along to lively Irish dance tunes or to accompany soulful Irish ballads, there’s no shortage of talented Irish bouzouki players to look to for inspiration.

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The Best of Liz Carroll – Six Irish Tunes to Learn

I love nothing better than learning a new tune. Exploring how the melody is shaped. How it feels under your fingers. Taking the time to practice and perfect before adding

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The Best Beginner Tunes for All Traditional Irish Instruments

The Best Beginner Tunes for All Irish Instruments Published: November 5, 2020 Many of our customers are beginners picking up an instrument for the first time. It’s wonderful to see!

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The Top 3 Beginner Tunes for Irish Concertina

Did you know that not all ‘beginner’ tunes are universal? A beginner flute tune for example might be far more challenging to play on a concertina, and vice versa. You

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The Best Beginner Irish Trad Tune for the Flute and Whistle

The Best Beginner Tunes for Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Published: November 3, 2020 The first and most important step for any Irish flute or tin whistle player is to

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To Learn The Irish Fiddle: Start with this Great Tune

The Best Beginner Tunes for Irish Fiddle Published: November 2, 2020 Beginner fiddle players face many challenges when first trying to play their instruments. There are so many things to

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