Singing in Irish Gaelic (Book + Online Audio)
A Phonetic Approach Suitable for non-Irish Speakers
Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing. Until now, it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland, this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without undertaking an Irish language course. The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible f ...more
Product Number:
98549M
Format:
Book + Online Audio
Skill Level:
Beginning
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
48
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-8941-2
ISBN13:
978-07866-8941-5
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
7/24/2015
Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing. Until now, it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland, this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without undertaking an Irish language course. The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the online audio, the author speaks each phrase slowly, leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. The author then sings each song in a simple, plain style, conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music, guitar chords, phonetics, Irish lyrics, and a translation and background to each song. The introduction gives information on traditional Irish singing and a guide to the phonetic system used. The songs are graded linguistically and musically so the student can build skills as they progress through the book. Includes access to online audio.
Aymon Ah Khrik (Éamonn An Chnoic)      
Aynyeenee (Éiníní)      
Bawjeen Elihmee (Báidín Fheidhlimidh)      
Bay Aynokh Amawrokh (Beidh Aonach Amárach      
Bookhil Ón Airnya (Buachaill Ón Éirne)      
Evleen Ah Roon (Eibhlín A Rún)      
Far Ah Wahta (Fear An Bháta)      
Fol Ee Ó Hó Ró      
Hugamar Hain On Sauroo Lin (Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn)      
Hugamar Hain On Sauroo Lin (Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn)      
Hugamar Hain On Sauroo Lin (Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn)      
Neel Shay Na Law (Níl Sé 'Na Lá)      
Rinka Philip A Khyóil (Rince Philip A Cheoil)      
Shee Duh Wamó Ee (Sí Do Mhamó Í)      
Taw May Muh Hee (Tá Mé 'Mo Shuí)      
Vair Mee Ó (Bheir Mí Ó)      
 
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