Links for “tune collections”

An archive of tape recordings made in the 70s of Joe Cooley in San Francisco. The tunes are available for streaming or can be downloaded in .zip files.

A library of Irish trad session tunes.

This website began with the aim of creating an accompanying resource for the Music of Mayo project, a three month artist residency programme at the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar in the Autumn and Winter of 2017/18.

A tune resource for learners, with an emphasis on accordion.

"This site is in association with Ceolan School of Irish Traditional Music and Mulroy Music to help students gain easy access to some of the tunes studied in class. It also contains other tunes popular with teachers and learners. The tunes are suitable for beginners and intermediate players."

Piano & Harp accompaniment scores for Celtic traditional music are downloadable.

"A collection of Irish Traditional Music Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Barndances & many other tunes collected in Doolin through sessions, friends and recordings. All tunes are written in ABC format and sheet music is also available."

A site dedicated to Irish traditional music on the mandolin:

"Tunes from the Irish tradition played by Aidan Crossey with mandolin tab and links to further information. Now featuring a new section showcasing notable exponents of Irish traditional mandolinery!"

A digital exhibition based on field recordings made by Leitrim flute player Michael McNamara from 1959 to mid-1990s.

The website of a record label specializing in reissues of old 78 RPM recordings on CD. I believe Alan Ng has catalogued their entire discography up to now on irishtune.info. Some very interesting stuff here.

Some interesting 78 RPM recordings here by a variety of artists.