Amoir’s seven comments

Learned this lovely little tune at the Lake school of Celtic music here in Australia just a few months ago. The version we were taught has a couple of different notes, but overall the same. We added some lovely harmonies to it too. more…

I’ve been annoying my extended family by taking my mandolin to every gathering so I can show off my latest tune. I’ve only been learning for 6 months so the more playing I do the better. more…

Is this tune know by any other name? Not sure if it’s what I am looking for but learnt a tune at a workshop with Margie Beaton called “ca’ the wethers” this weekend and it was in 3 or 4 parts. more…

I was at a party last night speaking to some homesick Irish folk who suggested I look this tune up so I could play it on Tin Whistle. more…

This is a beautiful tune however it’s written. I’ve just adapted the way I play it to suit how it should sound, but I’ve been listening to Alasdair Fraser’s/Natalie Haas’ recording from Highlander’s Farewell. more…

Just been playing through #7 -me on flute, husband on Banjo and have realised there’s a bar missing a the start. It’s the same as the first bar on the second line. Have changed a couple of chords around to make it sound even better. more…

The only problem with playing this on the flute (not my first instrument) is finding somewhere to breathe. But enjoying it all the same. more…