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.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.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)
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 write an email and comment.
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.
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 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.
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!)
