Irish traditional music (also known as Irish trad, Irish folk music, and other variants) is a genre of folk music that developed in Ireland. In A History of Irish Music (1905), W. H. Grattan Flood …

Jan 17, 2024 · Irish traditional music began as an oral tradition, passed on from generation to generation by listening, learning by ear and without formally writing the tunes on paper.

Irish traditional music is both an oral tradition and an art form, including amhránaíocht ar an sean-nós, traditional Irish singing in the English language, and upwards of 10,000 melodies from a …

A comprehensive guide to Irish Traditional music: tunes, instruments, regional styles, ornamentation, phrasing & variation; with audio & video examples

Dec 13, 2023 · What you need to know about traditional Irish music. Even if you can’t recite any lyrics or names of musicians, you’ll recognise Irish music as soon as you hear it. A reel is the …

Aug 24, 2022 · Irish traditional music is among the most popular World Music genres of our time. Performed by Irish and non-Irish musicians throughout the world and patronized by audiences …

Jan 8, 2022 · Every Irish person’s heart sings when they hear the soaring melodies of traditional Irish music. The singsong vocal runs, pipes, and fiddle represent a rich history dedicated to the …

Sep 14, 2024 · Irish traditional music didn’t just spring up overnight; its roots are ancient and complex, merging both native Irish culture and the influence of other regions and peoples. It’s …

Mar 7, 2019 · Ireland has several different styles of song: some sung in Irish, some in English, and some a mix of the two. Some of the ones that were sung in Irish are no longer performed. …

The Session is a community website dedicated to Irish traditional music. You can find tunes to play, find sessions to play them in, and join in discussions about the music. You can also find …