IrishFest

Kevin taught a workshop at the 2010 Winnipeg Irish Festival. He has put together this resources page to supplement the workshop. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to email him (rinn AT live DOT ca)

Here are some recordings:

The Swallowtail Jig (84 bpm)
Here is a faster version of the Swallowtail to help you get the feel of the tune.

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The Swallowtail Jig (~50 bpm)
Here is a slow version to help with the notes.

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Sheet Music (If you're really stuck)

The Swallowtail Jig/Behind the Haystack
Here I've recorded the Swallowtail with another tune that it is commonly played with at sessions here in Winnipeg.

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Behind the Haystack
A slower version of Behind the Haystack to help with learning it (if you so desire). Please note that is is a three part tune (eg. one with an A, B, & C section!)

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Sheet Music (Try without it first)

And  here are some great links:

Shannon Heaton's tune a month is a great podcast in which Shannon, a flute player, teaches a tune.  She does an excellent job of breaking it up into easy to follow pieces.

Comhaltas Live is a great source of daily traditional music all for free.

Note: All recordings by Kevin for educational purposes.  The sheet music was created with concertina.net's ABC Convert-A-Matic.