Kevin Elam has posted some really good instructional videos on youtube which you might want to check out. Here are two videos about accompanying reels. He uses a guitar and piano, but it is worth looking at for bouzouki players as well. If you think these videos are useful you might consider joining his patreon site at: http://www.patreon.com/kevinelammusic
Here's part 2
This years Minnesota Irish Weekend brings us a bouzouki Workshop with Singer/Bouzouki player John Coyne.
Just lately John released a fantastic album together with Kathleen Conneely and Séan Clohessy called "All Jokes Aside". You can listen to it and buy it here: https://srslylike.bandcamp.com/album/all-jokes-aside
Here's more info on the workshop:
http://www.centerforirishmusic.org/events/mim/
And here's the cover of the CD
Here's an older CD by John together with Larre Reeves, Bouzouki and Flute, a heavenly combination.
Kevin Elam provides some really good tutorials on youtube and patreon. Here he shows his ideas to play counterpoint to the Jig Jimmy Ward's.
You can also have a look at his patreon site: http://www.patreon.com/kevinelammusic
Using tabledit I made a tab for this which you can download here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/po73uq0pe7sgs4k/Kevin%20Elam%20-%20Jim%20Ward%27s%20Jig%20-%20Countermelody%20mit%20Melodie.pdf?dl=0
Jeffrey Forbes posted some tutorial videos he filmed at a workshop in the Roundhouse Celtic Festival, Evanston, Wyoming (USA) on youtube. Michael and Brian discuss several topics.
Right hand patterns
Jig pattern
Backing rhythm on a trad. Irish Jig (I Buried My Wife)
Backing of trad. Reels
Backing of a trad. Irish song (Hills of Greenmore)Humours of Ballyloughlin Jig
- Right hand technique
- Creating Counter Melodies
- Non-D Keys With/Without a Capo
More information at:
https://www.virtualdulcimerfest.com/instructors-database/karen-ashbrook-5gx7j-f46sl-n5zem
and:
Here look for Randy Clepper.
Here's his website:
https://www.randyclepper.com/home
Just came across this lovely version of Galway Girl. Well done, Johannes.
And here's his version of Creggan White Hare:
For some time now Tune Supply brings us lovely sessions on youtube. Here's a version of the song/tune Cunla by Eimear Arkins (Vocal, Fiddle) and Alan Murray. It starts at approx. 1:20:30. Did I mention that I really enjoy Alan's Bouzouki playing?
If you would like the tabledit file, so you can listen to it and edit it please write a comment or a mail.
