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Irish Instruments Revision

The Fiddle ♪This is the same instrument as the violin ♪It is held under the chin or against the chest, shoulder or arm

♪Like the violin it is played with a bow ♪This has been used for dance music since at least the 18th century

♪It is a very popular, widely used instrument Famous player: Frankie Gavin

The Flute ♪There are many different types of flutes used. ♪This vary from the single-keyed to the modern fully-keyed instruments.

♪The traditional flute is made from wood ♪It has a warm soft tone. ♪The flute is particularly adept at ornamentation Famous player: Matt Molloy

The Tin Whistle ♪References to the whistle (feadan) go back to ancient times. ♪Two types of whistle are most common (though others are available) ♪These are the C and D whistle (The letters refer to the key of the whistle) ♪Much traditional music is played in keys of one or two sharps, thus the D whistle is used for group playing. Famous player: Mary Bergin

The Uilleann Pipes ♪The Irish pipes (distinct from the Scottish bagpipes) ♪emerged in the 18th century. ♪As the name suggests the uilleann pipes are plyed from the elbow

♪One elbow pumps the bellow, pushing the air through a reed at the top of the chanter producing the sound. ♪The melody is played on the chanter ♪Three regulators provide simple chordal accompaniment ♪Three drones sound a continuous unchanging accompaniment Famous player: Liam O’ Floinn