Colin « Hammy »
Hamilton was born in Belfast in 1953 and started playing the Irish flute in the 70s. In 1979 he created the first Irish wooden flute making workshop, in the village of Cuil Aodha, Co.
Cork, and today his flutes are considered as among the best in the world.
The newest addition to the Tony Dixon flute & whistle catalogue, this is the Nickel Trad Whistle. Following the success of his original Brass Trad, he has developed this one. I've tested it, and it equals the original Trad for quality of workmanship and sound.
Both Trad whistles are easy to play, and produce a nice clear sound especially in the higher octave. They're the perfect alternative to traditional Generation-type whistles, without the sound problems experienced with these instruments. They're our recommended instrument for beginners and more advanced players alike.
Peter
Horan was born in Killavil, Sligo, in 1926. His mother played the
fiddle and concertina, in a region where the fiddle was the predominant
instrument. Surrounded by fiddlers, Horan developed a unique style on
the flute; he also plays the fiddle, influenced by Michael Coleman and
the music of southern Sligo.
Tommy
Peoples was born in 1948 near St Johnston, Co. Donegal. He learned the
fiddle in the distinctive Donegal style, and today with his
deeply personal style and technical skill is one of the most reknowned fiddle players in the Irish tradition
Every week we post an Irish tune on this page, with sheet music, MP3
and video files to download. Previous Tunes of the Week are in our Blog , in the Tunes category, and available for download on the Sheet music & MP3page.
This week, The Boy in the Gap, a reel played by the great Leitrim flute playerJohn McKenna .
Every week we post an Irish tune on this page, with sheet music, MP3
and video files to download. Previous Tunes of the Week are in our Blog , in the Tunes category, and available for download on the Sheet music & MP3page.
Our first jig of the year, Tommy Peoples' Jig, associated with the Donegal fiddle player Tommy Peoples , believe it or not.
Born
in 1880 in Tarmon, Co Leitrim, John McKenna worked in the Arigna coal
mines before emigrating to the States in 1911, where he settled in New York. He made 60 recordings (78s) between 1921 and
1937, including several duets with violinist James Morrisson. He was
among the first to make recordings of Irish traditional music, with
James Morrisson (fiddle), Patsy Tuohy (uilleann pipes) and other
emigrant musicians, at the time of when Francis O'Neill's book "The Dance Music of
Ireland.
The newest addition to the Tony Dixon flute & whistle catalogue, this is the Nickel Trad Whistle. Following the success of his original Brass Trad, he has developed this one. I've tested it, and it equals the original Trad for quality of workmanship and sound.
