The Low Whistle Book (not on stock)

'The Low Whistle Book' by Steáfán Hannigan and David Ledsam

EURO € 26 incl. CD Tutor (incl. 19% VAT)

This books includes chapters with exercises starting with correct breathing to trills and ornamentation. The CD is organised to the book as an audio tutor and has all the information for the exercises plus tune samples. It is a good tutor book for low whistles and I also can recommend it for the high whistles.

The Whistle Tutorial

'MadforTrad' - Tinwhistle Tutorial with whistle tutor Brian Finnegan

EURO € 45,-- (incl. 19% VAT)

Learn to play the tin whistle with the MadforTrad CD ROM tin whistle tutorial. The tin whistle instruction is provided by tin whistle tutor Brian Finnegan, who is a celebrated whistle (and flute) player from Armagh. You will find video and audio files combined with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

This tin whistle tutorial caters for all levels, from the absolute beginner to the advanced player. A performance piece and interview are included in the CD ROM.

The Flute Tutorial

'MadforTrad' - Flute Tutorial with flute tutor Seamus Egan

EURO € 45,-- (incl. 19% VAT)

Learn to play the flute with the MadforTrad CD ROM tin whistle tutorial. The flute instruction is provided by flute tutor Seamus Egan, who in addition to his virtuoso playing also is a highly regarded recording artist and producer. Seamus is a founding member of the widely acclaimed Irish-American group Solas.
You will find video and audio files combined with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

This flute tutorial caters for all levels, from the absolute beginner to the advanced player. A performance piece and interview are included in the CD ROM.

The Guitar Tutorial

'MadforTrad' - Guitar Tutorial with guitar tutor John Doyle 

EURO € 45,-- (incl. 19% VAT)

Learn to play the Irish guitar with MadforTrad CD ROM guitar tutorial. Guitar instruction is provided by our guitar tutor John Doyle who driving rhythms, powerful bass lines and subtle use of substitute chords blend to create a style that mesmerises both audience and fellow musician alike. You will find video and audio files combined with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

The tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The guitar tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

The Bodhrán Tutorial

'MadforTrad' - Bodhran Tutorial with bodhran tutor Frank Torpey 

EURO € 45,-- (incl. 19% VAT)

Learn to play the bodhran with MadforTrad CD ROM bodhran tutorial. The bodhrán instruction is provided by bodhran tutor Frank Torpey who is one of the founding members of the group Nomos. You will find video and audio files combined with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

The tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The bodhran tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

FLOOK CD "FLATFISH"
     EURO € 18,-- incl. 19% VAT

Quote from their website www.flook.co.uk

The secret of Flook is simple

It is the understanding between four musicians who, each after very different early musical careers, found their way together. It lies in a spontaneity born of their exceptional ability to react and respond to one another. And most importantly it is the very real sense of enjoyment between them at recognising this rare connection, then pushing it as far as it can go.

Brian Finnegan's unique style of flute playing comes from growing up amongst a generation of Irish musicians who allowed themselves to be influenced by the musical world around them. Given freedom to explore, he weaves his way in and out of jazz while remaining true to the roots of the music. Sarah Allen seems one minute to let him go and the next to bring him back into her space, her alto flute drawing in and hypnotising the listener with its sensual earthiness. John Joe Kelly's phenomenal bodhran playing then kicks in and the whole thing takes off; he bounces off Brian and Sarah's variations with incredible awareness. And through it all is Ed Boyd on guitar - between the notes and filling every breath, his power breathtaking, his attention to changes of mood delicate and wise.

The links in the above text will guide you to the bios in the Flook-Homepage when you click on them.

Quote from their website www.maalstroom.net

Maalstroom (Maelstrom) play their own, recently composed folk tunes showing clear Irish & English influences. These, mingled with Dutsch folk, jazz and improvisation make for an exiting meeting of styles.

Featuring Brian Finnegan, Michel Duijves, Peter van Os, Paul Pallesen

The links in the above text will guide you to the  Maalstroom-Homepage when you click on them.

Quote from Brendan's website www.brendanring.com

Troublesome Things, Brendan Ring's long awaited début CD, was launched at the Cork Folk Festival. It is a showcase of Brendan at his finest. The CD features traditional tunes as well as many of Brendan's own compositions, including a song with vocalist Rachel Healy.

He is also joined by musicians of the highest calibre such as: Gerry McKee (Nomos) on bouzouki, John Neville (North Cregg) guitar, John Gaughan on guitar and Mel Mercier on percussion

The links in the above text will guide you to Brendan Ring Homepage when you click on them.