Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice

Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice is a practical collection of 101 Irish traditional tunes selected by accomplished flute, tin whistle and guitar player Gordon Tyrrall. Built around the repertoire heard in Irish music sessions, the collection is designed to give melody players a strong core of well-known tunes that can be used both in sessions and as the foundation for developing a wider personal repertoire.

Irish music sessions have long played an important part in the traditional music scene, providing musicians with opportunities to learn repertoire, develop their playing and share tunes with other players. The great majority of the tunes in this book are popular session favourites, making the collection particularly useful for musicians wanting to become more confident and involved in session playing.

Although Irish traditional music continues to evolve, influenced by generations of performers and landmark recordings, the tunes selected here have proved enduring favourites. Gordon's choices reflect his own development as a musician and his involvement in the many traditional music sessions that have taken place in and around Leeds over several decades.

Alongside the 101 tunes, the book includes chord symbols, Gordon's own drawings, notes on the tunes, a discography and biographical material. It also contains an explanation of technique and a discussion of the wooden flute, adding useful background for players interested in Gordon's approach to Irish traditional music.

Two recordings associated with this collection are available separately on CD: Banish Misfortune and Five Mile Chase. They provide an opportunity to hear Gordon Tyrrall performing repertoire connected with the collection.

Key Features:

• Collection of 101 Irish traditional tunes
• Selected by flute, tin whistle and guitar player Gordon Tyrrall
• Strong focus on popular Irish session repertoire
• Suitable for players of a wide range of melody instruments
• Provides a solid foundation for building a personal tune repertoire
• Chord symbols included for accompaniment
• Includes notes on the tunes
• Features drawings by Gordon Tyrrall
• Includes a discography and biographical material
• Contains an explanation of technique
• Includes a discussion of the wooden flute
• Useful for Irish traditional sessions and individual practice
• Banish Misfortune and Five Mile Chase CDs available separately
• Includes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark

For musicians looking to build a practical repertoire of Irish session music, Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice brings together 101 established tunes with chords, background notes and additional material from an experienced traditional musician, making it a useful collection for both developing players and seasoned session musicians.

The tunes are:

Reels

Jigs

Hornpipes

Miscellany

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Every Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice music book includes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark a practical reference tool to help with reading and learning key signatures.

• Premium 350gsm silk card, laminated and printed on both sides
• 210mm 55mm
• All major key signatures with their relative minor keys
• Staff note names for lines and spaces
• Ideal for flautists, students and teachers
• A useful companion for lessons, practice and exam preparation