{"product_id":"traditional-irish-music-for-accordion","title":"Traditional Irish Music for Accordion","description":"\u003c!-- Title Section --\u003e\t\u003cheader\u003e\t\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTRADITIONAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\t\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIRISH MUSIC\u003c\/h1\u003e\t\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKAREN TWEED'S IRISH CHOICE\u003c\/h3\u003e\t\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMusic Book for Treble Clef Instruments\u003c\/h5\u003e\t\u003c\/header\u003e\t\t \u003c!-- Treble Clef Section --\u003e\t\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/1192\/8151\/files\/TrebleClefCircle-300_100x100.jpg?v=1789745314\" alt=\"Treble clef on staff within a circle\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\t\t\t\u003c!-- Product Description section--\u003e\u003csection\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Irish Music   Karen Tweed's Irish Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of 93 traditional Irish session tunes selected and arranged by virtuoso piano accordion player Karen Tweed. Bringing together some of her personal favourites, the book offers an insight not only into the tunes themselves, but also into Karen's distinctive approach to playing and interpreting traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eThe collection includes timeless reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and slip jigs, with Karen's versions carefully transcribed and accompanied by her choice of chords. Alongside established favourites are plenty of tunes offering a greater challenge, making this a collection that players can continue to explore as their repertoire and experience develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eAn important feature of the book is Karen's own commentary. Personal thoughts, hints, tips, anecdotes and illustrations accompany the music, providing an insight into her relationship with the tunes and her broader experience of Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eAlthough Karen learned and developed these versions on the piano accordion, these are not specifically piano accordion arrangements. They are interpretations of traditional Irish session tunes and are suitable for all traditional melody instruments. The settings are not intended as definitive versions; instead, they provide a starting point from which musicians can adapt and develop the tunes to suit their own instrument and individual playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003eThe book also features a foreword by Phil Cunningham, photographs, a discography and numerous illustrations, including artwork by Karen herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cul\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003e93 traditional Irish session tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eSelected and arranged by Karen Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and slip jigs\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eKaren's own versions of established session favourites\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes both accessible repertoire and more challenging tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eMelody notation with Karen's choice of chord symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003ePersonal thoughts and anecdotes accompanying the tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eHints and tips for traditional musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for all traditional melody instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eEncourages players to develop their own interpretations and style\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eForeword by Phil Cunningham\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes photographs, illustrations and a discography\u003c\/li\u003e\t    \u003cli\u003eIncludes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Key Signature Bookmark\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCombining 93 session tunes with Karen Tweed's personal observations, musical ideas and extensive experience of the tradition, Karen Tweed's Irish Choice is much more than a straightforward tune collection. It provides musicians with a varied Irish repertoire while encouraging them to explore, adapt and make each tune their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\t  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 93 tunes are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        All Around the World\u003cbr\u003e        Andy McGann's\u003cbr\u003e        Br d Harper's\u003cbr\u003e        The Broken Pledge\u003cbr\u003e        Bunker Hill\u003cbr\u003e        Christmas Eve\u003cbr\u003e        The Congress\u003cbr\u003e        The Convenience reel\u003cbr\u003e        Corney's Coming\u003cbr\u003e        Dennis Langtou's\u003cbr\u003e        Dinkie's\u003cbr\u003e        The Drunken Landlady\u003cbr\u003e        The Fairy reel\u003cbr\u003e        Fearghal O'Gadhra      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; 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vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Boys of the Town\u003cbr\u003e        The Bunch of Roses\u003cbr\u003e        The Bush on the Hill\u003cbr\u003e        Con Cassidy's\u003cbr\u003e        Connaughtman's Rambles\u003cbr\u003e        Connie O'Connell's\u003cbr\u003e        Conway's\u003cbr\u003e        The C il Aodha\u003cbr\u003e        The Flowers of Spring      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; vertical-align:top; padding-right:15px;\"\u003e        Gander in the Pratie Hole\u003cbr\u003e        The Hare in the Corn\u003cbr\u003e        Hartigan's Fancy\u003cbr\u003e        The Humours of Kesh\u003cbr\u003e        The Maid on the Green\u003cbr\u003e        The Miners' jig\u003cbr\u003e        Munster Bacon\u003cbr\u003e        The New House\u003cbr\u003e        Rambling Pitchfork      \u003c\/td\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:34%; vertical-align:top;\"\u003e        Scotsman Over Border\u003cbr\u003e        The Second Victory\u003cbr\u003e        Siobh n O'Donnell's 1\u003cbr\u003e        Siobh n O'Donnell's 2\u003cbr\u003e        Strayaway Child\u003cbr\u003e        Tommy Peoples'\u003cbr\u003e        Tom Trainor's\u003cbr\u003e        Vincent Campbell's      \u003c\/td\u003e    \u003c\/tr\u003e  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHornpipes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;\"\u003e  \u003ctbody\u003e    \u003ctr\u003e      \u003ctd style=\"width:33%; 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