Mazurkas & Slides
Click on a Pattern Title to View the Video
These videos are short. They are reminders of the key points covered in class. Think of these as "memory jog"
2. Slides
in production!
Having good quality, reliable practice tracks is a must. This link takes you to the polka section of Fergal Scahill’s Tune-a-Day YouTube Channel.
Fergal is a highly accomplished fiddler and part of the successful Trad-Band, We Banjo 3. His Tune-a-Day posts are short (generally 2 minutes) and very effective in conveying a tune. More than 1,000 tunes!!
The Session
The Session is home to thousands of traditional Celtic Tunes. Each tune on the site is presented as an audio file, and ABC file and a standard notation file. The site allows a visitor to search by TYPE OF TUNE. That means it's possible search for reels, jigs, hornpipes. etc.
The value of the site for bodhrán students is that audio playback has a tempo slider. It's easy to set the tempo that best fits your playing skills. Plus the melody is played on a single instrument. There are no special arrangments that may alter the tempo or rhythm. The entires are simply straight-ahead, single voice presentations of the tunes.
The Session is free. HOWEVER, if you use the site regularly (as I do!), I urge you to make a regular donation to keep this invaluable asset alive and well.