The Music of Ireland Emily Stubenbort
Instruments Uillean Pipes “bellows”-form of bagpipe related to the Great Highland Bagpipe of Scotland Tin Whistle Fiddle Irish harp Banjo Bodhran-drum Accordion Irish Flute
Types of Tunes Reels Hornpipes Jigs Airs Can be played together making what is called a “medley” These tunes use different ornaments and embellishments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCXTxAMcJTA
Vocal Music Modern songs are written in English while later songs are written in Gaelic Sean nós are unaccompanied vocal pieces with ornamentations and are written in the higher range of the voice Known as the most expressive, emotional music in Ireland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE6QDQdwo9E
Dancing Ceili dances are social dances Set dances-four couples dancing together Step dancing-modern form of Irish dancing which is mainly done in competitive settings Wigs and dresses
Competitions Irish dance competitions Harp competitions Piping competitions Fiddle competitions Irish festivals held world-wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rUN2Z88x8M&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL9EE13C0158A2CE45
Uses of music Used in every day life Can be found just about anywhere in Ireland Ceremonies-weddings and funerals Pride of Ireland Traditions Tracing back Irish roots Music sessions-social aspects
Societies Used to promote the Irish culture All over America Hold parades and festivals
Conclusion Music is a symbol of Irish pride Very traditional music Many different uses Found through out the world Closely related to other music, but independent