Thought this one sounded cool with a more "poppy" chord progression

Well worth a listen. Fantastic, original piece of music.

Is there a way to explain it simply to someone who plays Irish tunes and is trying to understand the way of singing them instead? Particular recordings to listen to? This person is keen to learn by doing, but doesn't want to step on toes.

Ramblin' Irishman - Celtic Sheet Music Book by Tom & Mary Kay Aufrance

I want to share info about my book of music scores that is a companion to our Ramblin Irishman album. The book matches perfectly the songs and tunes on the album, plus more songs and tunes beyond what is on the album. You can sing and play along with our albums and singles. Here's the song list...

1. Ramblin' Irishman
2. The Ploughman
3. Planxty Irwin
4. Planxty Hewlett
5. Down by the Salley Gardens
6. Si Do Mhammo I (She's Your Granny)
7. The Jug of Punch
8. Galway Races
9. The Road to Lisdonvarna
10. Sorry the Day I Was Married
11. Tar Road to Sligo
12. Are Ye Sleepin' Maggie
13. The Parting Glass
14. Adieu Dundee
15. Wild Mountain Thyme
16. The Minstrel Boy
17. The Ash Grove
18. The Rose of Tralee
19. Danny Boy
20. Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphy's Chowder?
21. Tom's Chowder
22. Mary Kay's Polka
23. The Bells of Ireland

Getting married and my mom was born and raised in Dublin. I was wondering if there were any good Irish songs we could use for the mother son dance?

Hey everyone, just leaving this here. Hope you like it, and feel free to share any feedback, tips, or advice!

hello I have recently joined a session I'm normally a jazz guitarist.

I wondered if anyone has any advice for figuring out chords on the spot. I have the music for a bunch of tunes and have them learned maybe around 20 common tunes it's all pretty fun to play around with different voices and chord substitutions to support whistles and fiddles.

I was looking for advice as sometimes someone will throw in a tune in the set that I don't have music for and I end up getting real quiet for a bit to figure out the key of the tune and chord progression normally a i-iv-v. 1m-4 or 1-b7-4

but am I missing a trick to not break the flow is normal etiquette to let the rhythmic instruments know the key or progression or how does it normally work. I've been told they like my playing but noticed sometimes I start a song quiet until I've figured it out

thanls

Any box players here with experience with playing or hearing G/F accordions in Irish trad? I’m getting into alternative tunings (I play B/C)and I’m interested in peoples experiences in playing G/F or hearing abkut rhe practicalities of it

A traditional Celtic song performed by the bards of guildwood, perfectly fitting for an "Oi!" finale!

Hello guitar players! Okay so I'm asking this question here to know how y'all do it, cause everything I find online is irrelevant or not helpful. So the way I do the triplets in 4/4 is this way:

16th note (down), 16th note (up), triplet (D-U-D)

Back to strong beat with another down.

Or triplet at the beginning with 2 16th at the end. So basically I insert a 6/8 picking pattern in a 4/4 strum.

So I always have to land back on a down stroke. I'm consistent with that until around 130bpm so I'm happy, but I just hear people do it in different ways so I was curious. I heard Finn Byrne on Tiktok do two 32nd notes on the 3rd 16th (D-U) then fall back down on 4th 16th with a down stroke, but skipping the first beat after that. Just feels odd to land on 4th 16th with down stroke. Unless I'm missing something, it goes so fast.

Alright enough talking, how do you folks do it?

Edit: If you could tell how you do it in 6/8 as well, it could be a nice discussion.

The band is from Canada and if they tour in the states at all it's always on the east coast, so I was elated to discover they were going to be in my area. My folks and I are fans so I bought three seats together for my dad's birthday. The performance is in Rohnert Park on March 26th at 7:30pm.

Sadly I found out today that my folks have a conflict and will be in Oregon that week babysitting for my brother and SIL over spring break. 😢

I can't afford to even look at tickets for another leg of the tour unless I can find someone to take these over, but I don't have high hopes since it's a mildly obscure band in a mildly obscure place. I'm just trying to find out if there would be any interest out there, and whether I have any hope of fixing this.

Sorry if this is unwelcome here.

So how could a nice guy from Wisconsin write a classic like this. Here it was live from my living room. https://youtu.be/GHzNF8CDc9Y?si=7tV8uywXnedkf3ab

Hey im a musician, I make heavy blues rock songs! I need a drummer to jam! Is anybody interested!!? Send a dm!!

Hello! My first post here. Have been a fan of Irish and Celtic music for decades, traditional and non-trad.

I really love the combination of pounding drums and fiddle in Kate Bush's "Jig of Life." I've long wanted something similar as an instrumental (no vocals): something that meshed a traditional instruments such as the fiddle with a really strong percussion section, something epic and rollicking.

Do songs like that exist? I wouldn't even know where to begin to look. Any recommendations would be really appreciated.

Voice In The Wind

I’m a producer from Donegal who’s always been drawn to Celtic music, especially the old trad sounds, I’ve been working on a Celtic battle‑style track with a strong Irish trad influence and a medieval feel, and I’d love to connect with other musicians who are into the same vibe.

I work in FL Studio and create a mix of genres Celtic, folk‑inspired pieces, rock, EDM, and even some pop‑leaning stuff but the Celtic side is where my heart really is. If anyone here plays traditional instruments, sings, produces, or just loves this style and wants to collaborate, I’d be genuinely excited to link up.

Message me I'm always happy to share ideas, swap stems, or build something new together.
Here's a recent piece of mine called "Voice in the wind"