Irish Bouzouki Music

Irish Bouzoukis are hybrid instruments derived from Greek Bouzoukis and modified for Irish traditional music. Johnny Moynihan of Sweeney’s Men popularised the bouzouki in Ireland during the mid 1960s, followed by Alec Finn from Galway group Cana Band and De Dannan respectively. History If you enjoy Irish music, chances are you have come across the bouzouki. A traditional folk instrument […]

Irish Bouzouki Songs

The Irish bouzouki may be newer to Irish music, yet it has already forged an identity of its own. This book provides insight into its roots, history, and styles of its most notable players. The bouzouki is an instrument with eight metal strings arranged into four pairs called courses, where two higher-pitched (treble) courses are tuned to the same note […]

How to Find The Right Violin Size For You

The violin is one of the most popular instruments to play. You will need to know which size is best for your child if you want to get them started. There are violin sizes that range from 1/4 to full. This article will explain how to determine the right size for your child. 1/32 Choosing the right size for your […]

Ode to Joy – Beethoven’s Evergreen  

Today is European Music Day. We invite you to perform Ode to Joy from your home at 6pm. This is a tribute to the Frontline workers who have been through so much. Visit www.odetojoy.ie for more information What brought about “Ode to Joy? 1. Friedrich Schiller wrote Ode to Joy as a celebration for the brotherhood between man and nature in 1785. It […]

Current role in Irish music

The role of the Irish Bouzouki is often a mixture of melodic play and interwoven accompaniment. Its main purpose in accompaniment is to use open-string drones and two note intervals. Except for a few cases, instrumentalists who play the bouzouki in Irish music use it less for virtuoso melody work and more for the contrapuntal accompaniment to melodies being played with other […]

Learn to play guitar with ease by using easy tabs

It’s a joy to learn how to play the guitar. Easy guitar tabs can help make it easier. There is no other instrument that can be so versatile and portable. If you have the right songs, you can instantly create a sing-along at any party or get-together by pulling out your acoustic guitarist. It is possible to feel too old or not have […]

How to read guitar tabs

Purists prefer to avoid the idea that guitarists use tabs to learn how to play the guitar. Is there anything wrong? And should you not learn how to read tabs for guitar? It’s pointless. Why? They are rarely based on the reason that a guitarist would want them. What is the reason for this? Guitar tabs are criticized for not providing enough information. They only […]

Learn How To Play Guitar Tabs in Three Steps

You recently purchased a guitar and now want to know how to master guitar tabs. It’s important to realize that many people put off learning how to play guitar or even just get started. This is because they do it wrong. We’ll be briefly discussing the best ways to maximize your time with your guitar to ensure your success and enjoyment. Different […]

Guitar Tabs

A guitar can be described as a musical instrument. Structure is a key component of playing the guitar. To play the guitar one must understand both the notes in a scale and the notes on the individual strings. The notes are A, Bb, Bb, C, C#, or Db. D, Eb. E, F#, or Gb. G#, or Ab. A scale is made up of eight […]

Classical Guitar Tablatures

A classical guitar has a slightly different shape to an ordinary guitar (i.e. rhythm guitar, bass guitar, Hawaiian guitar, etc.) The guitar’s neck, also called the fret board, is slightly wider than other guitars. The strings are therefore more separated from one another. When playing an electric or acoustic guitar, the guitarist will need to stretch his fingers more. The difference in the string is […]