An easy to follow approach to playing traditional Irish music on the Piano. Suitable for lower intermediate level who have had few years experience playing the piano and with the difficulty gradually increasing throughout thebook. There are suggestions for interpretation and ornamentation for all of the carefully selected tunes which cover the breadth of Irish music including jigs, reels, slides, hornpipes, set dances and polkas. Geraldine Cotter iswell respected for her books on Irish Tin Whistles and this book only serves to extend her reputation as the consumate educational author. Includes:
Extensive List of Chord Progressions
An informative Introduction intothehistory and role of the Piano in Irish Folk music
Rare Photos of popular performers and Folk exponents
and most importantly, a clear and intuitive teaching method.