B/C Accordion Foundations
This course is suitable for those who already have a basic understanding of the accordion. If you are familiar with the scales of C major, D major and G major, and already have a few tunes learnt in the Irish traditional style, then this is the course for you! Various types of tunes will be covered throughout the course: Polkas, Slides, Slip- Jigs, Jigs, Hornpipes and Reels- all of which are popular, well known, session tunes. The first half of Dáire's course also introduces basic ornamentation skills - cuts and grace-notes, triplets and rolls. The second half focuses on variation and how to subtly change the ornamentation and melody of the tune for melodic and rhythmic interest. His methods are firmly rooted in the traditional ways of teaching Irish music; he breaks up the tunes into short phrases that he plays repeatedly, prompting the student to play with him after listening once or twice to the phrase.
Lessons
The Balllydesmond Polka
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 1
C Major | Level 2 | Melody
The Cut
Polka
My First Night in America
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 2
G Major | Level 2 | Melody
Cuts and Triplets
Jig
The Boys of Bluehill
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 3
D Major | Level 2 | Melody
Cuts and Triplets
Hornpipe
The Tulla Reel
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 4
D Major | Level 2 | Melody
Cuts and Triplets
Reel
The Red Haired Lass
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 5
G Major | Level 2 | Melody
The Roll
Reel
Ship in Full Sail
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 6
G Major | Level 2 | Melody
Melodic Variation
Jig
Dennis Muphys Slide
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 7
D Major | Level 2 | Melody
This lesson will teach the slide "Dennis Murphy's". Dáire will continue his study…
Slide
Off to California
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 8
G Major | Level 2 | Melody
Melodic Variation
Hornpipe
Drowsy Maggie
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 9
G Major | Level 2 | Melody
Melodic Variation and Ornamentation
Reel
The Maids of Ardagh
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 10
D Major | Level 2 | Melody
Melodic Variation and Ornamentation
Polka
The Black Haired Lass
B/C Accordion Foundations Lesson 11
D Major | Level 2 | Melody
Ornamentation
Slip Jig
Welcome to OAIM
Online Academy of Irish Music
- Would you like to become a better musician or singer?
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