act’s ninety-six comments
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Re: urgent help required for fleadh tunes and songs
I would agree with Kenny re Mike McGoldrick compositions. They are not totally accepted. I played them for several years on the whistle, taking my chances, and adjudicators never really went for them. more…
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Re: How much bow do you use?
I use most of my bow. Not all at once, because you have to move it pretty fast and don’t get as good a sound. Use a little, but move around the bow. more…
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Re: Translation, please
Thanks, everyone!! more…
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Translation, please
Hi, could someone translate the title of the slow air, Raca Brea mo Chinn please. Thanks!! Also, what is the song about?? more…
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Re: What intrusments do we all play on the Session?
fiddle, whistle, harp, flute. more…
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Re: Fleadh ’05 - Who’s going?
going fri to sun, playing sunday. more…
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Re: Anyone going to the All-Ireland Fleadh in Letterkenny? (This is my first time)
Yeah, I’m going. Competing in the 15-18 fiddle slow airs. Might see you around and good luck, it’s pretty tough! Though a great experiance and good fun. more…
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Meitheal summer school
Did anyone go?? I did. Really wonderful, intense, hard work, great teachers. Go next year!! more…
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Re: Masters of tradition festival in Bantry, cork
Yes, been there. Great stuff. Late night sessions every concert night I think lead by Martin and co. more…
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Re: Lots of Broken A Strings….
I used Corelli, and the same thing happened to me. Try changing the saddle (the thing that the fine tuners are on). I now use Helicor and no prob. more…