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Emily Stubenbort. The Music of Ireland. Instruments. Uillean Pipes “bellows”-form of bagpipe related to the Great Highland Bagpipe of Scotland Tin Whistle Fiddle Irish harp Banjo Bodhran -drum Accordion Irish Flute. Types of Tunes. Reels Hornpipes Jigs Airs
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Emily Stubenbort The Music of Ireland
Instruments • UilleanPipes “bellows”-form of bagpipe related to the Great Highland Bagpipe of Scotland • Tin Whistle • Fiddle • Irish harp • Banjo • Bodhran-drum • Accordion • Irish Flute
Types of Tunes • Reels • Hornpipes • Jigs • Airs • Can be played together making what is called a “medley” • These tunes use different ornaments and embellishments • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCXTxAMcJTA
Vocal Music • Modern songs are written in English while later songs are written in Gaelic • Sean nós are unaccompanied vocal pieces with ornamentations and are written in the higher range of the voice • Known as the most expressive, emotional music in Ireland • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6QDQdwo9E
Dancing • Ceili dances are social dances • Set dances-four couples dancing together • Step dancing-modern form of Irish dancing which is mainly done in competitive settings • Wigs and dresses
Competitions • Irish dance competitions • Harp competitions • Piping competitions • Fiddle competitions • Irish festivals held world-wide • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rUN2Z88x8M&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL9EE13C0158A2CE45
Uses of music • Used in every day life • Can be found just about anywhere in Ireland • Ceremonies-weddings and funerals • Pride of Ireland • Traditions • Tracing back Irish roots • Music sessions-social aspects
Societies • Used to promote the Irish culture • All over America • Hold parades and festivals
Conclusion • Music is a symbol of Irish pride • Very traditional music • Many different uses • Found through out the world • Closely related to other music, but independent