Beginner trying to tackle some jigs
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Beginner trying to tackle some jigs
Hello, Ive been playing for about 2 months now, and although i love them dearly, and have come up with a few of my own, i'm getting a little bored with slow airs,,, and those songs that came in my waltons learner book. So I was wondering what the best jig is for a beginner, just so i can pick up the feel of a jig, I believe if i can master a few of the easier ones, i will be able to play the tougher ones alot easier.
Thanks
Charlie
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For info about the "feel of a jig," see Bro. Steve's site. Invaluable stuff.
http://www.rogermillington.com/siamsa/brosteve/
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Like the Butterfly Jig myself, has a nice feel to it that I like and I found it easier than some to pick out by hear (if you're a play by ear sort).
Goodluck and have fun whatever tune you try out.
Sara
Goodluck and have fun whatever tune you try out.
Sara
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I like fancypiper's list.
I especially like Morrison's, as it has some nice, isolated rolls. These are very instructive, and I learned rolls by playing this over and over in the car.
I especially like Morrison's, as it has some nice, isolated rolls. These are very instructive, and I learned rolls by playing this over and over in the car.
Charlie
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Technically, the Butterfly is a SLIP jig.Sunnywindo wrote:Like the Butterfly Jig myself, has a nice feel to it that I like and I found it easier than some to pick out by hear (if you're a play by ear sort).
Goodluck and have fun whatever tune you try out.
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Morrison's Jig and Monaghan Jig are excellent tunes, but I wouldn't recommend them to someone who's only been playing 2months. I've been playing Monaghan Jig for well over a year and it's still tough going for me. Some jigs I've learned were a piece of cake the day I learned them: 10 Penny Bit and Swallowtail to name a couple. Along the same lines, some reels are killer to learn when you're first starting. I didn't know this and tackled some rough ones starting out, much to my great frustration. Jigs and reels in session collection books tend to be easier ones mainly.
Tony
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