Practice CD's
We have made three CD's to help players learn the tunes we play by ear. Click on the title to see the contents of each CD.
2. Common Slow Session Tunes No. 1
3. Common Slow Session Tunes No. 2
Click on 100 Pipers to hear the tempo of the tunes on the learning CDs.
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for anyone interested in learning the tunes to do so while playing at our slow sessions. To cover the material costs we charge $5.00 for each CD.
Irish Traditional Music Rhythm Tutor
To assist new musicians and beginning bodhran players with learning the traditional rhythms for jigs, reels, polkas, waltzes, marches and hornpipes we created a unique rhythm tutor. It explains each of the common rhythms and includes drum tracks at different speeds to help beginners and more advanced players keep the correct timing while practicing playing tunes. To get to the Tutor click on Irish Music Rhythm Tutor
Slow Down Music Software
In addition to the tools to help you play Irish music mentioned above, there are several software packages available that are capable of slowing down any tune you have on a CD or have recorded so you can play along. Click on the names below to read more about these programs.