Irish Music Classes NYC

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In Bodhrán III, we will continue what we’ve learned in our accompaniment of jigs and reels, focusing first on increasing overall speed. We will continue to develop our ornamentation from Bodhrán II by moving triplets around within the basic jig and reel rhythms to better accompany the melodies of different tunes. With an increased jig rhythm speed, we will branch into playing hornpipes, covering two different techniques. We will...

Intermediate 18 and older

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Slow Airs (Multi-Instrumental): Intermediate

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A class for those who have taken music classes at Irish Arts Center and have learned a slow air or two, but would like to spend more time developing their slow air repertoire and technique. Without the familiar beat of a jig or reel, slow airs take time—to listen, interpret, and really get a feel for the melody. Students will spend about two weeks on each air, exploring the story behind it, listening to singers and musicians who have performed...

Intermediate 18 and older

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Irish Music Toolbox: Making Music Together

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Students will build and reinforce skills for participation and enjoyment in playing with others Listening and playing are two sides of the same process, and we'll explore some tools that can help us hear and respond when we are making music together. These tools include concepts and exercises for picking up tunes on the fly as well as for creating beautiful phrasing and “lift” in common tunes. We'll explore these by playing, listening, and...

Intermediate 18 and older

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Irish Banjo II: Intermediate

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A series of lessons that will progress on from the introductory banjo lessons. Skills and techniques from Banjo I will be further fine-tuned, as well as introducing other skills such as triplets and runs. Further scales and tunes will be taught to improve overall playing and also to develop the ear and timing of the student. Required: Tenor banjo (4 strings) only. Banjos with 5 strings are not taught in this class. Instrument: Please reach...

Intermediate 18 and older

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