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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: May 2011
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Monday, May 16, 2011. Si Bheag Si Mhor- O'Carolan harp tune. Si Bheag Si Mhor- O'Carolan harp tune. Monday, May 9, 2011. The Humours of Tulla. The Humours of Tulla. Eileen Aroon/Irish nursery ballad. Eileen Aroon/ a nursery ballad. I know a valley fair, Eileen aroon. I know a cottage there, Eileen aroon. Far in that valley's shade. I knew a gentle maid. Flower of a hazel glade, Eileen aroon. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Skype tutorial price list. So, here is...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: Polkas are great and user friendly
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Polkas are great and user friendly. Today I leave you with a simple tune called, Britches Full of Stitches. I challenge you note readers to skip the notes today and just listen, or " hum along" to the tune several times before picking up the whistle. As with honing any skill, I promise that it does get easier to learn these tunes by ear. You just need to dive in and start. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). So, here is a video of ...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: Thankful
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Thursday, January 17, 2013. Words cannot express how truly grateful we are for your support. Two and a half months have passed since we lost our home to Hurricane Sandy on Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY. We were fortunate enough to find residency here in Brooklyn, a furnished sublet close to my husbands’ employment, although our rent has almost doubled in price since we have evacuated, which has been a hardship financially. We were located on Beach 102. My husb...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: South African tin whistle
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Thursday, October 18, 2012. South African tin whistle. It was a Thursday evening while cleaning up the dishes that I recently heard a recording on KBCS 91.3 here in New York City. I was listening to the tin whistle present itself like I have never heard before. It was Spokes Mashiyane, tin whistle player from South Africa playing a tune called, Kwela Kong. Have a listen for yourself here:. Labels: off the beaten track. Location: New York, NY, USA. 160; ...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: March 2012
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Thursday, March 29, 2012. Because you can never start too early. Labels: off the beaten track. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Here is a tune that I learned from Michael McGoldrick and John McSherry's recording, At First Light called Brendan's Reel. This tune is especially posted for my advanced student, Sarah. Location: New York, NY, USA. Biddy from Sligo Jig. Here is the written version of the tune as well: Biddy from Sligo. Thursday, March 22, 2012. Tuesday, Ma...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: September 2012
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Tuesday, September 18, 2012. The Baltimore Salute Reel. Let's kick off the fall season with a reel composed by the great Josie McDermott. After one take in my walk- in closet, I think we have some finer recordings, thanks to my husband, Jarad Astin. Here are the notes: The Baltimore Salute. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Welcome to my blog solely used to teach Irish tunes! Hello Irish tin whistle players and listeners. Thanks for signing on! Jerry Freeman's tw...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: April 2012
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Saturday, April 21, 2012. The Old Wheels of the World. I learned this reel from my teacher, the late Michael Rafferty, flute player from Ballinakill, Ireland. He told me that he heard this tune from a recording of Siobhan and Willie Kelly. Here is the manuscript: The Old Wheels of the World. Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Labels: off the beaten track. Thursday, April 12, 2012. The Pigeon on the Gate. Friday, April 6, 2012. This odd metered tune is followed by t...
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle: January 2013
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Christel Rice's guide to the Irish tin whistle. Thursday, January 17, 2013. Words cannot express how truly grateful we are for your support. Two and a half months have passed since we lost our home to Hurricane Sandy on Rockaway Beach, Queens, NY. We were fortunate enough to find residency here in Brooklyn, a furnished sublet close to my husbands’ employment, although our rent has almost doubled in price since we have evacuated, which has been a hardship financially. We were located on Beach 102. My husb...
