Irish music

Irish music

1. Instrumentes

   • Uileann Pipes
     • Fiddle
       • Martin Haynes
       • Flute
         • Matt Molloy
         • Tin Whistle
           • Paddy Moloney
           • Bodhran
             • Colm Murphy
             • Conertina
               • Paddy Murphy
               • Accordian
                 • Sharon Shannon
     • Liam O Flynn

2. Dances

   • AABB
     • REEL
       • 4/4 time
         • lively fast tempo
           • black and decker
       • HORNPIPE
         • 4/4 time
           • slower, dotted rhythm
         • JIG
           • 6/8 time
             • fast
               • rashers and sausages (+slipjig)
           • SLIPJIG
             • 9/8 time
               • slightly slower
             • POLKA
               • 2/4 time
                 • fast and lively

3. Traditional features

   • Solo or Unison in group
     • Traditional Irish instruments
       • Free rhythm
         • Ornamentation
           • Last note repeated
             • monophonic or homophonic

4. Non Traditional features

   • Use of harmonies
     • Polyphonic
       • opposite to Traditional