Kevin Elam talks about accompanying Jigs and gives four reasons why you should learn DUDDUD Rhythm. He does not say that playing DUDUDU is false, but that it should be your main pattern and match it with alternates.
Kevin has a patreon page, if you find his videos interesting you might think about joining his patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/kevinelammusic
Today I listened to the beautiful Album by Jimmy Noonan, Michael Shorrock, Chris Mc Grath & Ted Davis called Maple Leaf. On it there is a Reel Set called Courting Them All, which took my attention because I loved the melody of the first tune and also the bouzouki accompaniment of Michael Shorrock.
When trying to tab it I found out, that it is not too difficult, but effective. Of course, there are some difficult parts in it, you'll find out. I definitely did not catch all of the finesses, but this is what I found out.
You can listen to the tune here:
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
If you would like the tabledit file, so you can listen to it and edit it please write a comment or a mail.
This is how it looks like, First line = melody taken from https://thesession.org/tunes/4058, second line = Bouzouki accompaniment:
Some days ago I posted the tab for Martin Wynne's No 3. Then I posted The Pinche's Snuff, also called The Pinch of Snuff. Now it's the third tune in this set called "The Laurel Tree", sometime also called "The Laurel Bush".
This is my attempt to tab Eoin's accompaniment of The Laurel Tree
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
This is an excerpt, the melody is underneath the accompaniment. The melody is taken from thesession.org.
If you would like the tabledit file, so you can listen to it and edit it please write a comment or a mail.
Some days ago I posted the tab for Martin Wynne's No 3. Now I tried to tab the second tune in this set, The Pinche's Snuff, also called The Pinch of Snuff.
This is my attempt to tab Eoin's accompaniment of The Pinch of Snuff:
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
This is an excerpt, the melody is underneath the accompaniment. The melody is taken from thesession.org and varies a bit from the melody the fiddle is playing:
If you would like the tabledit file, so you can listen to it and edit it please write a comment or a mail.
Last year Eoin O'Neill gave a workshop for Virtual O'Flaherty's Irish Music Retreat. In the evening there were concerts presented. This was one of the videos. Unfortunately I forgot the name of the fiddler. If you know him please write in the comments.
This is my attempt to tab Eoin's accompaniment of Martin Wynne's No.3. It works on ADAD and GDAD, Capo on 5th fret. The melody is underneath the accompaniment.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
This is an excerpt:
If you would like the tabledit file, so you can listen to it and edit it please write a comment or a mail.
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.
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.
You can download my tab here
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)
