Traditional notes : a celebration of Irish music and musicians / photography and text by Stephen Power.

Author/creator Power, Stephen, 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoDublin : Liffey Press, 2011.
Description204 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Foreword / by Ellen Cranitch -- The accordion -- The banjo -- The bodhrán and bones -- The bouzouki, guitar and mandolin -- The concertina -- The fiddle -- The flute -- The harp -- The piano -- The uilleann pipes -- The voice -- The whistle -- Playing live -- A note on Stephen Power.
Abstract This pictorial guide to contemporary traditional Irish music focuses on Irish musicians, the instruments they play, as well as traditional Irish instrument makers. The musicians and singers profiled include many of the leading lights in Irish traditional music. In addition to the visually compelling photographic studies of the instruments, musicians, and instrument makers, the book includes biographical and anecdotal notes on the musicians featured, and background information on Irish music and the instruments themselves.
LCCN 2012358103
ISBN190830801X (pbk.)
ISBN9781908308016 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3654 .P68 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold