thewhistler
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Podcast Description
A podcast dedicated to the Irish Traditional Whistle, with recordings of traditional Irish Tunes played on the whistle, by thewhistler. Email thewhistler@live.ie with any tune suggestions, and I'll see what I can do! All the older recordings are on http://thewhistler.podbean.com, in case anyone is looking for a particular tune, divided by tune type for your convenience. Enjoy!
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1 |
Sliabh Russell | An essential jig to know for any traditional session. A great tune with drive and lift, based on an old piping melody | 27 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2 |
The Race Classic | A polka here for a change, this one from the Sliabh Luachra, an isolated area straddling the Cork-Kerry, and South Limerick borders, in The South-West of Ireland. The area is the heartland of polkas and slides. This tune is often played in a set with 'The Gullane Polka', which can be found on my website, http://thewhistler.podbean.co | 23 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Bride’s Favourite | Again, a hugely popular and widespread three-part jig here. A good tune for both sessions and competitive tin-whistling. | 18 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sliabh Geal Gua | A sweet slow air here, suitable for all levels, abilities and instruments, however it is a particularly good tune for whistle and flute | 11 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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5 |
The Humours of Tullycrine | A melancholy, yet popular hornpipe, that suits experienced players. This tune is believed to be native to West Clare | 6 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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6 |
The Maids of Mount Cisco | A fast-paced three-part reel here which is particularly popular across traditional playing on both sides of the Atlantic. The tune was first noted by fiddler Paddy Killoran while he was living in New York, and is believed to be from the Sligo fiddling tradition | 30 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Dunphy’s Hornpipe | A smooth, easy to learn hornpipe here, from Francis O'Neill's "Dance Music Of Ireland". A tune that would suit most instruments, but particularly flute, banjo, and whistl | 8 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ward’s Jig | Also known by names like Jim Ward's Jig, and as Ward's Favorite, this is one of the most popular session jigs, particularly in Co. Clare and accross the south and centre of Ireland. Hundreds of recordings have been made of this tune, which is popular for its driving rhythm and low range, making it suitable to all instruments among almost all abilities | 30 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Bonaparte Crossing The Alps | A march here that is well known on parts of the Western Seaboard. Goes quite well on all woodwind instruments, particularly on flute. Do watch out for the second part, it ain't as easy sometimes as it sounds. | 27 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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10 |
The Roaring Barmaid | A widespread and popular jig here, and a great one for sessions, due to it's lift, drive, and rhythm. A joy to play! | 28 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Off To Skellig’s March | A powerful and fast-paced march here that suits all instruments | 26 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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12 |
The Arravale Air | Part of the "Arravale Rovers" quadrille, this is a sweet tune on whistle, and an effective piece teamed up with a bouzouki, mandolin, or banjo | 23 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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13 |
Art O’Keefe’s Slide | More Sliabh Luachra material here with the Art O'Keefe slide. Lovely, but occasionally tricky tune for a group | 14 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14 |
The Kilavil Fancy | Amid hectic Fleadh preparations, here's a lovely reel probably associated in some way with fiddler Michael Coleman, due to the fact that he comes from Kilavil | 8 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15 |
The White Cockade | A march here for a change, with obvious military musical links. A nice one for a powerful group or marching band | 6 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16 |
Farewell to Whalley Range | Made popular on the flute by Mike McGoldrick, and familiar to many as the theme tune of the recent TG4 series "Lorg Lunny", this is a fast and enjoyable slip jig. It's also known as "Farewell to Whalley Road | 2 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17 |
Star Above | A fantastic Sliabh Luachra slide that begs to be played with speed, a begging I couldn't resist | 1 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18 |
Garraí na Saileóg | A lovely fling, also referred to as "Mrs Galvin's" | 31 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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19 |
Connie O’Connells | A fairly easy-to-learn reel here which is well suited to tin whistle and flute, even though it's named after a fiddler | 24 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20 |
Burnt Old Man | This one used to be one of my favorite jigs to play, but I haven't chanced it in a while. Notwithstanding the pyromatic qualities of the name, it is a nice tune, and a good one for throwing in some random ornamentatio | 15 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Episodes |
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