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Our French-based clients now have the option of paying in 3 instalments by cheque, for orders of 150 euros and more.

To pay in 3 instalments, choose the, choos "3x par chèque" when you order. We will contact you with details of your instalments. The first cheque will be cashed on reception, the others 30 and 60 days later respectively.

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Ornamentation in Irish Music

Blog - Tunes
Friday, 11 December 2009
There are several types of rythmical ornaments in Irish music. This is a brief outline of the most common. The Cut The cut is one of the simplest ornaments to play.It consists of a grace note played rapidly before the principal note.The grace not or cut is higher than the main note.
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4 Jigs - Sheet Music

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Monday, 14 December 2009

Sheet music downloads of 4 Irish jigs:

Cahal's Jig

Calliope House

Bill Collins' Jig

Bell's Favourite

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4 Jigs 39.01 Kb

Buying a Bodhran

Blog - Instruments
Friday, 11 December 2009
This is a short guide to buying an Irish bodhran. The information here is pretty general; don't hesitate to contact me should you need any more specific information. What size? The standard size of Irish bodhrans is 18 inches, or about 46 cm. The frame is generally about 9-12 cm deep. The 16 inch bodhran, about 40 cm, is becoming more and more common. The smaller size makes this instrument easier to manipulate, without losing much of the sound quality of the larger instrument. 14 or 15 inch bodhrans are sometimes used for their higher sound. In general, instrument smaller than 14 inches or larger than 18 inches are little used. For a deeper sound, you can choose a deep-rimmed bodhran (up to 20 cm). Several makers make these types of instrument.
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