The Butterfly Slipjig, different chord settings

 I collected some chord settings for accompanying the slipjig The Butterfly. Here's my listing:

Beautiful Goldfinch - Arrangement Josh Dukes

 A reader of my blog, Robert Johnson, wrote to me that he was inspired by my arrangement of the Beautiful Goldfinch. When researching the net he found the version with Josh Dukes on bouzouki on youtube. He sent me a self written tab of his arrangement. Unfortunately I did not understand what he wrote down and he told he didn't understand either ;-). So kindly he sent me a recording of him playing to the video and I tried to tab this. So first here is his handwritten tab.

 

 

 

 

 

Here's the video on youtube:

This is what my tab looks like. First line accompaniment, second line melody from thesession. If you want the whole tab please write to me or comment. (Click on the right side on "about me" and you'll find a contact link.)

New course on OAIM - Bouzouki Skills

There's a new course on OAIM: Bouzouki Skills. Tutor Alan Reid teaches a lot of right hand techniqes. Yesterday I subscibed again and in the next weeks I'm going to watch the movies. Seems to be very interesting. 

So if you are looking for some new input have a look at the free video introduction and subscribe to watch the course in total. You'll also have access to all the other courses as well, so come on, why don't you do it?

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By the way, Alan also is on patreon, where he posts lots of instruction videos for bouzouki. 

https://www.patreon.com/alanreid/posts

Here are the details of this course:

Last month most watched post

These are the most watched post in the last month. Have a look an be inspired. Maybe look at the keywords on the right side to find more interesting posts. And keep commenting!

Comparism of a Fylde and a Sobell Bouzouki

 Someone named Cruel Folk compares a Fylde and a Sobell bouzouki. Can't tell what my favourite is. I only once played on a Sobell. I'd really like a comparism of these two with my Foley. Or better not, cause I love my Foley.

Daoiri Farrell - Blackwater Side Tab

A few days ago Daoiri Farrell posted a new video of him singing Blackwater Side, also known as "The Bonny Irish Maid". This is a lovely video in a fantastic landscape. Unfortunately I couldn't find exactly the words he sings. 

Now I tried to tab the intro and first verse of the song. If you want it in printable form please write an email and comment here.

Words I found on Mudcat.org

THE BONNY IRISH MAID
(Traditional Irish)

As I roved out one morning fair, so early I strayed,
It being all in the month of June the birds sang in the shade.
The sun shone down right merrily and billowing with pride
Where primroses and daisies grow down the Blackwater-side.

I had no gone but half a mile when there by chance I spied
Two lovers talking as they walked down by the Blackwater-side.
And as he held her in his arms these words to her did say:
'When I am in Amerikay I'll be true to my Irish maid.'

'This when you are in Amerikay those Yankee girls you'll find,
And you'll have sweethearts all your own more pleasing to your mind.
Do not forget the promises and the vows to me you made,
Oh stay at home, love, and do not roam from your bonny Irish maid.'

'This when I'm in Amerikay those Yankee girl I'll see
But they have to be very handsome to remind my love of thee,
There's not a bloom in yonder grove nor a leaf in cry
My love's gone to Amerikay and quite forsaken me.

I went on the church last Sunday, my love he passed me by,
I knew his mind was changing by the roving of his eye.
I knew his mind was altering to a girl of high degree,
Oh Willie lovely Willie, your love has wounded me

Last night I lay in my bed, so sick and sad was I,
I called all for a napkin around my head to tie.
Was he as much in love as I, then perhaps I'd mend again,
O love it is a killing thing, did you ever feel the pain?

I wish I was a butterfly, I'd fly to my love's nest,
I wish I was a linnet, I would sing my love to rest.
And I wish I was a nightingale, I would sing my song so clear,
I would sing it all for you, false love, whom once I loved so dear.

Tureencahill Summer School Concert - Brian Mooney

Just found these videos from a concert 2 years ago. Bouzouki player Brian Mooney alongside Bryan o'Leary, Aine  Francis O'Connor. 

Bryan's CD can be found on bandcamp

Here's Part 2:

Andrew Finn Magill and Alan Murray - Full Live Concert

 I'm a big fan of Alan Murray's bouzouki playing. Here's a full concert of him and the Fiddler Andrew Finn Magill. Wonderful playing here. Check out their CD at bandcamp

Randal Bays and Dave Marshall

 Just found these few videos of Randal Bays and Dave Marshall playing some tunes 2012 at Vancouver BC house concert. Enjoy.

John Murphy's, Last Night's Joy, The Beauty Spot reels

 

Paddy Fahey Reels

 

Pipe on the Hob - The Gallowglass - Clancy's jigs

 

 Molly Bawn and Cuilcaigh Mountain reels

Humours of Carrigaholt, McGreevey's, Toss the Feathers

Planxty Charles O'Connor / The Shaskeen Jig / The Floating Bridge

 

Jon Antonsson practices some songs

 I knew Jon primalary as a flute player. He has a fine website for learners which includes Bodhran Metronome and Drones to practice. 

Jon on Bandcamp

 

Now he posted a video where he practices some songs. Well, practice? It sounds fantastic to me. Have a look:

00:00 Mary and the Soldier 02:57 My Paddle / Land of Silver Birch / En Fork i Sin... 06:10 Welcome Poor Paddy Home 09:08 Nu Är Det Synd Om Det Döda 11:14 Om Du Ville Människa Heta
 

Donal Lunny at Custy's Music Shop - Unknown Jig Intro Tab for GDAD

Just found this video of Donal Lunny and Mary Custy playing two Jigs. Unfortunately they don't remember the name of the first tune. The second one is Bucks of Oranmore. I like the intro Donal plays, so I tried to tab it. 

So this is the tab.

Pat Rainey Lesson 2 - Brent Matusik - Daoiri Farrell

 This is lesson No. 2 how to play Pat Rainey by Brent Matusik. Great way to learn song accompaniment.

 Here's a link to my page with chords and lyrics from 3 years ago:

https://irish-bouzouki.blogspot.com/2020/04/daoiri-farrell-pat-rainey-chords.html

And here a link to my tab for the Intro:

https://irish-bouzouki.blogspot.com/2019/07/daoiri-farrell-pat-rainey-intro.html

 

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The Beautiful Goldfinch, a waltz written by Marcus Hernon

This is a beautiful waltz written by Marcus Hernon. It is commonly played in lots of sessions. Here is a very easy tab to accompany this tune.

 If you want the whole tab incl. B-Part just write me an email and comment.

 

This is how it could sound like. 

 

I used a youtube video from Bryony Quainton, which you might use to play along

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How to accompany a reel in D major - The Merry Blacksmith

Eamon Coughlan posted a video how to accompany a reel in D. As example he uses the Merry Blacksmith.  First you can learn the melody, he implemented a tab for the tune.

After that he shows examples for accompaniment.

Pat Rainey Intro in the style of Daoiri Farrell - Lesson

Brent Matusik posted a new lesson on youtube. This time he shows how to play the intro of Daoiri Farrell's version of Pat Rainey.

It's three years ago I did a tab for the intro. You can find it here on my blog. I also posted chords for the song here.

 

It might be a good idea to check my older posts as well. You also could have a look at the keywords on the right. 

Maybe you could look for Daoiri Farrell, Tabs for GDAD, Workshops or Lessons. 

But there are lots of other things you might find interesting like Helpers, Right Hand, Finger Practice or just look for some great musicians like Andy Irvine, Eoin O'Neill, Donal Lunny etc. 

And if you're looking for chords like most of the people that visit my blog (is this really so important for you guys?) look here. Chords or here Chord Charts

Niilo Sirola - The Blacksmith

 What a wonderful version of the old Planxty classic. On vocals is Salla Rimmi. They are from Finland and play in a band called Greenrose Faire. You can find them on bandcamp:

Here's a live homerecording of them:

 

Tutorial - How to play Creggan White Hare - Daoiri Farrell

 Brett Matusik shows how to accompany the Creggan White Hare in the style of Daoiri Farrell.

Here he shows the Intro:

And here's the tutorial how to play the verses:

Here's my page with lyrics and chords

Here's my humble attempt to tab the intro

 

Andrew Finn Magill and Alan Murray - A house concert filmed on 17 May 2023

 Here's a wonderful house concert. Fiddle and bouzouki!

Eamon Coughlan - Basic Chords for Folk Music

 Here's some chord theory basics from Eamon Coughlan. He explains how chords are built and gives some tips for playing chords on the bouzouki.

Bouzouki tutorials in Russian Language

 Here are some bouzouki tutorials in Russian by Роман Стансков. Maybe it helps if you turn on translation. But tbh the translation into German is really shit.

Video about Arpeggios:

Video about strokes:

Left hand:

Simple chords and their reversals

Sound production:

Counterpoint and bourdons

Some bouzouki lessons from Роман Стансков

 Just found some bouzouki lessons on youtube by Роман Стансков. First you see him play, afterwards he plays the tunes slowly and you can see the tab. Some of the tunes sound somewhat medieval.

Here you'll find all of his videos: https://www.youtube.com/@stanskov1/videos

Fernando Barroso - Accompanying in 4/4 - Tam Lin/The Glasgow Reel

In this video Fernando shows several possibilities to accompany the Reel Tam Lin. It's all about the right hand. Very interesting video! He starts with accents in different places and moves on to things like dampening and arpeggio. 

By the way, check out his album on spotify and his channel on youtube.

The Music of John Dwyer, A Celebration -

 Text from YouTube:  

Following the passing of our great friend John Dwyer this past August, this concert will celebrate the man and his music. The entire concert will feature tunes from the repertoire of John himself and will be performed by a selection of musicians who are based in the South East. Jimmy O’Brien Moran - MC. Macdara, Pax agus Cárthach Ó Faoláin (bouzouki, fiddle, accordion) Caoimhín & Seán Ó Fearghail agus Paddy Tutty (Flute, uilleann pipes, fiddle, bouzouki) Edel Fox & Neill Byrne with Lia Byrne (concertina & fiddles).

So there's lots of fantastic bouzouki playing in this video!

Ben Williamson - Greek Bouzouki with Grace Broadhead Fiddle

Some fine videos from Grace Broadhead and Ben Williamson. Check their album at bandcamp:

https://gracebroadheadandbenwilliamson.bandcamp.com/album/tipping-the-scales

 

And here he is together with Robbie Marion on guitar, fiddle and Mandola.
Kingsfield Courtiers Session #2 - "The Millstream/The Pearl Wedding (Reels) | The Jolly Beggarman"

Bouzouki Tricks - Ornamentation - Fernando Barroso

 Fernando Barroso made a new video in which he shows some ornamentation tricks. Very informative!