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Irish Dance Group - Irish Step Dancing (Riverdance) 2009

Irish Dance Group - Irish Step Dancing (Riverdance) 2009

Celtic Music Instruments From the thump of the Bodhrán to the airy rasp of the wooden flute, celtic music is known by its instruments. Here's an introduction to the main players, with links to more information, for players and afficionados. Fiddle The fiddle is the mainstay of most Scottish and Irish music. The instrument is exactly the same as a violin; fiddle is simply the term used in traditional music. Despite it's popularity, there's not much information on the net about fiddles or fiddling. Flute Flutes of one sort or another have been played in the celtic countries for over a thousand years. Tin Whistle (pennywhistle) The simplest and cheapest of traditional instruments, yet not so simple to master. More information: Ceolas Tin Whistle guide. Bagpipes & uilleann pipes Several forms of bagpipe are used in celtic music. The Scottish highland pipes are the loudest, played standing, usually in pipe bands. Bagpipe FAQ Bagpipe Web David Daye's Bagpipe site, for Scottish and uilleann pipes. Bombarde Banjo Harp Voice

Celtic Instruments: Irish Fiddle, Bagpipes, Bodhrans, Harps, Flutes, Whistles, Dulcimers, Accordions & more! Jeff Ward - Songs of Ireland, Scotland, England & America

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