- 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)
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!
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!)
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
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.
Daoiri takes this classic song into a new dimension. So beautiful!
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
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.
You can listen to it and buy it digitally at bandcamp:
https://joedegeorgeoandianmckenna.bandcamp.com/album/star-of-the-north
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
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
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
I already posted the tab for the first tune in this set. Now here's the second tune, a reel called "The Cloonagrow". Here's the link to the tune in thesession.org:
https://thesession.org/tunes/5408
And this is the link to my tab:
This is the second round through the tune as played by Vincent Fogarty tabbed by me. First the video again:
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
Here's a video of Charles Monod on Concertina and Vincent Fogarty on Bouzouki. The first tune is The Battle of Aughrim. But it is a slightly different version of this well known march. It refers to the playing of Micho Russell. Lovely playing from both of them. The other tunes are The Cloonagroe (Reel) and Micho Russell's Mason's Apron (Reel).
I tried to tab the first round through the first tune.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
Alan Reid posted a video of his backing of the tune Banish Misfortune on the bouzouki group on Facebook. I tried to tab the first round through the tune.
If you want the whole tab in pdf form just write an email and comment.
Here's the link to the video, but I think you need to have a facebook account and you have to be member of the bouzouki group to be able to watch the video.
https://www.facebook.com/alfranreid/videos/252697683633235
perhaps you can try this one:
https://mbasic.facebook.com/groups/1689228111104135/permalink/5620726031287637/?_rdr
I first hesitated to join, but a few days ago I couln't resist and I have to say, it is really worth it. Can't wait for another video!
https://www.patreon.com/alanreid/posts
I spent a lovely folk workshop weekend in Texel, Netherlands. This is the teachers concert I filmed there. Luke Ward on his Sobell together with Brendan Mulholland on Flute and Aaron O'Hagan on Pipes. Great craic!
First the two videos that Aaron posted on his youtube channel:
The Hut on Staffin Island - Kiss the Maid behind the Barrel - Palmers Gate
Trip to Killavil - Scotsman over the Border - Health to the Ladies. Jigs
special Guest: Rolf Wagels on Bodhran
Here's the full Concert out of my camera:
