Jeff Ksiazek

Polka Set: We Won’t Come Home ‘Till Morning/ Cuz’s/ Tripping to the Well

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:39:00 +0000

A slow set of polkas.

The Kesh

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:34:33 +0000

Slow flute version of the Kesh jig.

A nice version is over at Irish Flute Tunes:

http://irishflute.podbean.com/2007/05/02/the-kesh-jig/

Fall semester lessons and group classes begin September 15th at the Irish Fest School of Music!

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:55:52 +0000

My fall semester of Irish flute, whistle, and guitar lessons begin Monday, September 15th at the Irish Fest School of Music. Lessons are held at the Irish Fest Center located at 1532 Wauwatosa Ave.

This semester I’m starting a beginner’s tin whistle class from 7 to 7:45pm on Monday nights. This 12 week class will teach you the basics of the whistle up through learning a couple of simple tunes with ornamentation! A class may be made available on Wednesdays as well depending on interest.

If you’re interested in lessons or have any questions, feel free to email me:

jksiazek at gmail.com (replace “at” with “@”)

Mountain Road

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:04:38 +0000

Here’s a great single reel that’s popular in Milwaukee sessions. The tune was originally composed by Michael Gorman, the great Sligo fiddle player who recorded many influential 78’s back in the 1920s. Gorman’s original tune has six parts to it, but only the first two are commonly played today.

I recorded this tune a few time through rather slowly, so it’s good for learning the melody, as well as practicing backing on guitar and other accompaniment instruments.

The Connaughtman’s Rambles

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:20:48 +0000

Here’s a slow and a faster version of the jig, “Connaughtman’s Rambles.” This is one of the first tunes I learned on whistle. These are pretty simple versions; I’ll likely add a faster version with more ornamentation at a later time.

ABC Reference:

The Musical Priest

admin — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:16:09 +0000

Here’s a clip of the three part single reel, “The Musical Priest.” I kinda biff the C part the first time around, but the second time through is okay. It will at least give you an idea of how the tune should sound.

Tripping to the Well

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:27:14 +0000

A lovely little polka in G major. There’s an excellent version on Seamus Begley and Steve Cooney’s album, Meitheal.

Tune Swap May 2, 2008: Humours of Tralibane

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:09:35 +0000

This is one of the jigs I picked up from flute player Harry Bradley during my trip to Ireland back in December and January.

Gallagher’s Frolics

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:18:31 +0000

This setting is from the Midwest Session Tunes book.

The Maids of Araglen

admin — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:17:17 +0000

Another march from the Roche Collection of Irish Music.