http://www.jeffksiazek.com Music and Musings Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:50:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A slow set of polkas. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/11/24/polka-set-we-wont-come-home-till-morning-cuzs-tripping-to-the-well/ 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/ http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/11/24/the-kesh/ 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 ... http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/09/15/fall-semester-lessons-and-group-classes-begin-september-15th-at-the-irish-fest-school-of-music/ 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 ... http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/07/26/mountain-road/ 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: X: 1 T: Connaughtman's Rambles, The M: 6/8 L: 1/8 R: jig K: Dmaj |:FAA ... http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/07/14/the-connaughtmans-rambles/ 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. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/07/14/the-musical-priest/ A lovely little polka in G major. There's an excellent version on Seamus Begley and Steve Cooney's album, Meitheal. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/06/02/tripping-to-the-well/ This is one of the jigs I picked up from flute player Harry Bradley during my trip to Ireland back in December and January. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/05/17/tune-swap-may-2-2008-humours-of-tralibane/ This setting is from the Midwest Session Tunes book. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/03/10/gallaghers-frolics/ Another march from the Roche Collection of Irish Music. http://www.jeffksiazek.com/2008/03/10/the-maids-of-araglen/