Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

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Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

The Next Level Repertoire Builder

After mastering Book 1, this was the perfect progression. The tunes here are more complex and beautifully arranged. It’s definitely helped me move from just keeping up to actually leading a few sets. The continued clarity of the notation makes tackling the slightly trickier melodies much easier.

Name: Liam Doherty

Place: Edinburgh, Scotland

Date: 3 October 2021

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

Challenging and Rewarding

A solid collection of intermediate tunes. I appreciate the variety, though a few tunes were outside my comfort zone initially—which is a good thing! The chords are well-placed, and the finger charts are still a handy quick reference. A very high-quality follow-up to Book 1.

Name: Michelle Santos

Place: Toronto, Canada

Date: 17 May 2014

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

Great for My Fiddle Students

I use Ceol Tracks books exclusively in my fiddle classes now. Book 2 is ideal for my advanced students who are ready for more intricate settings and faster tempos. The inclusion of both notations helps them transition smoothly from ABC into more formal sight-reading practice.

Name: Prof. Evelyn Hayes

Place: Limerick, Ireland

Date: 5 July 2023

Elevate your playing and expand your repertoire with 64 intermediate-to-advanced tunes meticulously selected for the session musician. This book challenges you with more intricate melodies, providing clear notation in ABC and Staff formats, companion audio access, and precise finger charts—all presented on our signature one-tune-per-page layout. Take your playing to the next level today!

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Key Benefits

  • Lay-Flat Wire Binding: Practice comfortably without fighting your book.

  • Includes Online Audio Access: Hear every tune played at session tempo.

  • Advanced Repertoire: Master 64 challenging jigs, reels, and hornpipes.

  • Progressive Difficulty: Ideal next step after completing Book 1.

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About Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

Book 2 is designed for the musician ready to step out of the learner phase and into the role of a confident session player. This collection features 64 fantastic tunes that are frequently called in intermediate and advanced sessions. The “one tune per page” layout is crucial here, keeping even complex melodies clear and readable. Master the second tier of essential repertoire and impress your fellow musicians.

What You'll Learn:

  • 64 advanced jigs, reels, hornpipes, and polkas.
  • Techniques for maintaining speed and flow through complex passages.
  • How to read and apply challenging rhythms specific to advanced trad music.
  • Tips for refining ornamentation and variation in your playing.

Who This Book Is For:

  • Intermediate players looking to push their technical ability.
  • Musicians who have mastered Book 1 and need the next challenge.
  • Players seeking to confidently join faster, more experienced sessions.

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

The Donegal Reel
The Boyne Hunt
The Congress Reel
Craig’s Pipes
The Earl’s Chair
The Heather Breeze
Miss McLeod’s Reel
The Sky Lark
Tarbolton
The Longford Collector
The Tulla Reel
Kilmaley
The Knotted Cord
The Wise Maid
The Green Fields of America
The Maids of Mountsisco
The Foxhunter’s Reel
The Bucks of Oranmore

An Rógaire Dubh
Brian O’Lynn
Father O’Flynn
The Blarney Pilgrim
Behind the Haystack
Fraher’s Jig
Haste to the Wedding
Paddy O’Rafferty
Jerry’s Beaver Hat
The Humours of Drinagh
The Brides Favourite
The Cook in the Kitchen
The Humours of Lisheen
The Mug of Brown Ale
Tripping up the Stairs
Old Tipperary

Fishers Hornpipe
John Egan’s Hornpipe
Off to California
The Glenbeigh Hornpipe
The Golden Eagle
The Stack of Barley
The Snowman’s Fancy
The Fly by Night
The Friendly Visit
The Belfast Hornpipe
Pretty Maggie Morrissey
Eamonn McGivney’s Hornpipe
An Comhra Donn

Kitty Come Down to Limerick
The Drops of Brandy
Dever the Dancer
The Foxhunters Jig
The Boys of Ballysadare Jig
O’Farrell’s Welcome to Limerick

The Magic Slipper
I Have a Bonnet Trimmed with Blue
Tureengarbh Glen
Din Tarrant’s No.5
Johnny O’Leary’s
Munster Bank
Taur Mór No.3

The Weavers
Cuz Teehan’s Favourite
Merrily Kiss the Quaker
Going to the Well for Water

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