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playing tunes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frCr-H-qwtg

It's a great album. Lovely tunes and great playing.

I think the album is still available on iTunes. You could also message Harry directly since he's on the site every so often.

If you are looking for a strong tone, the answer lies in your embouchure - not the size of your hands or the flute. Not trying to be difficult, but it's really not a function of the flute. If you can play a clarinet, you can certainly play any number of decent ITM flutes. I don't disagree that diffe...

Sean Gavin may be able to help you source it as well.

colomon wrote:Just found another recording of Peg on YouTube. I'm not familiar with this tune.

I know it is as Hughie Travers. She's playing a nice setting.

Kenny and Colomon - thanks for the links.

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Great playing. Is her 'Cherish the Ladies' album still available anywhere? I've heard a couple of the tracks and would love to hear the whole thing.

Thanks,
Brendan

Roger Sherlock's playing is class. Hope they do a nice piece in his memory at the Fleadh this summer in Sligo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdfU2Gc1ZlE

Patrick,

I think the book Sean refers to in the video is the liner notes of the recent CD release, which is now out-- http://www.johnmckenna.ie/Release1

It's a great resource - both the CD and liner notes.

Brendan

Bryan makes really excellent flutes - great tone, intonation, and response. Personally, I find my Byrne easier to play than my Grinter, but both require a very focused embouchure. Not sure I would agree with lifting your chin to get the low D (might be counterproductive). Try focusing the airstream ...

Aaron, You pose a really good question, so just wanted to make sure you got a response, although certainly plenty of advice in that previous thread. This is my own take on things and everyone is different, but I think this mirrors the path for a lot of other people who play traditional Irish music. ...

Here is a version with a little higher video quality -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lINEXg6m7mw

The set starts about 30 seconds in. Tansey's expression at the end of the set is classic.

"the little finger, even when not applied to any key, ought on no account to rest on or touch the flute, but should support itself and be kept over the D sharp key." John Gunn, 1793. More at: http://www.mcgee-flutes.com/Gunn%20on%20Tone.htm Terry Good to know that Matt Molloy has been get...

Brian Holleran lives in Cleveland.

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