The Banshee, a well known Reel is the second tune in this set. I like the accompaniment of the bouzouki a lot, so I tried to tab it. You'll find the download link under the video.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
7 Mar 2022
What is the Irish Bouzouki - An intro by Eamon Coughlan
Just found this video on youtube. Eamon Coughlan gives an insight to the Irish Bouzouki.
You find him on bandcamp: https://eamoncoughlan.bandcamp.com/
In this video he covers the following topics:
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Background / Origin of the instrument
04:57 - Tunings and Versatility
09:55 - Irish Bouzouki vs Octave Mandolin vs Cittern
13:00 - Instrument Range
14:06 - My Bouzouki (Where I got it, Cost)
15:05 - Demos (Background Information on Tunes)
15:56 - Demo I - Irish (Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór)
18:26 - Demo II - Swedish (Byggnan)
3 Mar 2022
The Muskerry Tram - Accompaniment transcribed - Macdara Ó Faoláin
A few days ago I discovered the album by Pádraig Mac Aodhgáin (Paddy Egan) called Tobar Gan Trá which you can buy by pre-order. On it there is a lovely jig-set which starts with the tune "The Muskerry Tram" written by Sean O'Driscoll and released on his CD "The Kitchen Session".
The accompanyment by Macdara Ó Faoláin is really beautiful, so I tried to transcribe it. There may be lots of mistakes in it, but I think you can (hopefully) find the essence of it.
Here's the tune on bandcamp:
Here you can download my tab as pdf. It contains also the melody as tab. Capo on 5th fret.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just click here.
If you download please comment!
22 Feb 2022
Eoin O'Neill - The Cliffs of Moher Tab
I really love Eoin's new CD, so I tried to tab his accompaniment of The Cliffs of Moher, a well known Jig. First, here's the link to the recording on bandcamp. Please consider buying the album if you like it.
https://eoinoneillinsession.bandcamp.com/track/the-cliffs-of-moher-edward-the-seventh
Here's a picture of my attempt to tab the arrangement. It is in GDAD, but if you play in ADAD there's no big difference. If you'll find any mistakes (I'm pretty sure you will ;-) please let me know.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
15 Feb 2022
Eoin O'Neil - New CD In Session 2
He is joined by Yvonne Casey, Bríd O’Gorman, Dermot Byrne, Aoibheann Queally, Pamela Queally and some more fine musicians.
You can listen to it and buy it on bandcamp.
https://eoinoneillinsession.bandcamp.com/album/eoin-oneill-in-session-2
Here's the link to the tunes on thesession:
Matt Heaton - Bouzouki Workshop for absolute beginners
Matt did it again. Now he released a short workshop for absolute beginners. The first simple chord shapes and strumming patterns. He shortly after released part 1.5 with some additional patterns in 6/8.
5 Feb 2022
SMI Plec Pads
I always have problems losing my plectrum. I tried several things like cutting a hole in them, gluing cork or sandpaper on them, all worked, but a month ago I came across the SMI PlecPads. I bought a sampler pack of them and was overwhelmed. They really feel good and the plectrum does not slip anymore. There are different shapes available. The ones on the picture are the ones that work best for me, but you have to find out which ones are best for you.
They've got different thickness, and it seems different stickyness. I like the red and the black ones. The yellow ones feel a bit strange and I think they stick too much imo.
If you are interested here's their website. (I don't get anything from them!)
1 Feb 2022
Justin Rogers Bouzoukis, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Daoiri Farrel introduces Justin Rogers Bouzoukis in County Wexford. He builds lovely bouzoukis, so have a look and listen to Daoiri plaing Van Dieman's Land.
If you're interested in his bouzoukis you can get write an email:
rogersinstruments@gmail.com
30 Jan 2022
Masterclass with Donal Lunny and Paddy Glackin
A filmed masterclass with these two heroes of Irish Folk. A must see for all bouzouki players. You'll get a glimpse of what's behind their playing.
15 Jan 2022
Daoiri Farrell - The Galway Shawl
Daoiri takes this classic song into a new dimension. So beautiful!
https://irish-bouzouki.blogspot.com/2019/02/daoiri-farrell-on-rte-one.html
Now here are the chords for the song. Look at the video and try to play with him.
{t:The Galway Shawl}
{st:Daoiri Farrel Version}
[A] from intro
In Oran[D]more [D/F#] [G] in the County [A/C#]Galway
[G]Early, [D]early [D/C#] [D/B] in the [D/A]month of [G]May [D5] [A]
I spied a [D]damsel, [D/F#] [G]s o fair and [A/C#]handsome [G]
Her beauty it [D/A]stol[Dsus4/A]e my heart a[D]way
{soc}
She wore no jewels, nor costly diamonds
No paint nor powder, no none at all
But she worn a bonnet with ribbons on it
And 'round her shoulders was the Galway shawl
{eoc}
We kept on walking she kept on talking
'Till her fathers cottage came in to view
Said she, 'Come in sir', and meet my father
And play, to please him, 'The Foggy Dew'
She sat me down beside the hearthstone
I could see her father he was six feet tall
And soon her mother, had the kettle singing
All I could think of, was the Galway shawl
{soc}
She worn no jewels, nor costly diamonds
No paint nor powder, no none at all
But she worn a bonnet with ribbons on it
And 'round her shoulders was the Galway shawl
{eoc}
I played, 'The Black Bird', 'The Stack of Barley'
'Rodney's Glory' and 'The Foggy Dew'
She sang each note like an Irish linnet
And tears weld in her eyes of blue
'Twas early, early, all in the morning
I hit the road for old Donegal
Said she, 'goodbye sir', she cried and kissed me
But my heart remain with the Galway shawl
{soc}
She worn no jewels, nor costly diamonds
No paint nor powder, no none at all
But she worn a bonnet with ribbons on it
And 'round her shoulders was the Galway shawl
{eoc}
D/F#: x400
G: 0520
A/C#: 6770
D/C#: 6000
D/B:4000
D/A: 2000
D5: x057
A: 2202
D/A: 2400
Gsus2/A: 2500
Charles Monod - Vincent Fogarty: The Nightingale Jig in Am - Capo 7
Some Jigs played by Charles Monod on Concertina and Vincent Fogarty on a large Foley Bouzouki. I really love Vincent's accompaniment style.
I tried to tab the second Jig: The Nightingale. It starts at 0:34.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.First line in tab is melody, second line accompaniment. I got the melody from https://thesession.org/tunes/1868, but changed it at little in two bars.
5 Jan 2022
Ian McKenna, Joe De Georgeo and Brian Miller - Star of the North
Just came across this newly released album. Beautiful album and lovely bouzouki accompaniment by Brian Miller.
You can listen to it and buy it digitally at bandcamp:
https://joedegeorgeoandianmckenna.bandcamp.com/album/star-of-the-north
4 Jan 2022
Sam Hall - Tab Daoiri Farrell Style (hopefully ;-)
Inspired by Vince Jerrison's Video of "A bunch of Thyme" which I posted yesterday I tried to find another song in 4/4 on which to try some of these ideas. The first song I found was "Sam Hall". So this is what I came out with. Maybe I'll post a video at some time, have to practice first ;-)
You can download my tab here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z5ubi0kps6gmoy6/Sam%20Hall.pdf?dl=0
3 Jan 2022
A Bunch Of Thyme - Vince Jerrison
The classic ballad "A Bunch Of Thyme" played by Vince Jerrison. You can definitely hear that he is a student of Daoiri Farrell. Lovely accompaniment!
Well, I tried to tab the accompaniment in tabledit. So here it is, as good as I was able to do it, hope it's helpful. Download link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pr7l5lpvtk9y6co/A%20Bunch%20Of%20Thyme.pdf?dl=0
2 Jan 2022
Just Leo - Folk Pop with Irish Bouzouki
A young musicion from the Netherlands plays pop/folk with his Thomann Bouzouki. You can listen to the album here:
He now has released a youtube video of him playing the song "That's Alright" from his album. The tab for the song is in the video so you can play along with him if you like. He uses some nice chords, by the way. And the album is really worth a listen.
Just Leo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justleomusic/
Some of the chords he uses in this video (without capo):
x113 D#sus2
x002 Asus2 or Dsus2
x010 BbM(no5)D
x057 D5
x335 Fsus2 or Csus4/F
I found the chord names with the app: Reverse Chord Finder Pro on iPhone.
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/reverse-chord-finder-pro/id379856345
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