Melody: fairly simple, often modal, usually not more than 1 1/2 octave span, not many accidentals.mostly quarter and eighth notes, not very complex Instruments: fiddle, flute, whistle, uilleann pipes, accordion, concertina, harp, bodhrán (hand drum), guitar, bouzouki.The characteristic sound of an Irish tune comes from a combination of: Irish traditional music falls into two broad categories: songs and tunes (dance music), the latter of which is the focus of this book. It is a vibrant, living tradition that is both popular in its own right and influential on rock, punk, and other styles.
Introduction Irish traditional music is part of the genre labelled “Celtic” - the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany (France), Galicia (Spain) and the eastern provinces of Canada. A Field Guide to Irish Music Rosanne Santucci
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