chrisstevens Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Hello, I'm thinking of putting together a book, about 20 Irish tunes or so the way I play them, with fingering, variations, and ornamentation notated, as well as stylistic notes and an accompanying CD. Would love to hear thoughts...I don't think there is something quite like that out there. Do you think I should go ahead with it? what do you think should it include, and not include?
Greg Jowaisas Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Chris, I think it is a great idea. If there have been some significant influences on your style- certain players or regions it would be very instructive to include some tune(s) from that/those aspects of the tradition. Perhaps even a "this is the way I learned it and this is how its changed as I've played it. I look forward to your book and Cd. Put me down for one. Greg
RAc Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) <deleted> Edited February 22, 2011 by Ruediger R. Asche
David Levine Posted February 24, 2011 Posted February 24, 2011 Go for it!! You're a great player and you know a lot of great tunes. How can you miss?
Azalin Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 I'd buy a copy! Since I learn only by ear, it would be great if the CD contained different versions of the same tune, maybe two different speeds, then one simple version and one more 'ornamentated'. Also, a few tracks detailing some techniques and how they sound would be nice.
BobDoubles Posted March 1, 2011 Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Chris,it's a great idea.I would love the breathing chords notated as well.bd/
michael sam wild Posted March 14, 2011 Posted March 14, 2011 That would be a great teaching aid. Go for it
BobDoubles Posted March 19, 2011 Posted March 19, 2011 Please let us know when this book is ready.I would be interested in purchasing a copy.bd.
Patrick King Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Go for it mate! Just be sure to let us know when it's available (Edited for one grammatical error) Edited March 30, 2011 by Patrick King
MitfordRI Posted May 19, 2011 Posted May 19, 2011 Chris - Is it ready yet? Are you going to produce paper or electronic versions? Lucy
Michael Eskin Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 For my students, I would want to see just the basic tune notated, and then the same tune written out with some suggestions for possible ornaments or variations. This would avoid the tendency for students to lock down the ornamentation from an initially presented written out arrangement. Best to give the simple structure of the tune and the tools to build one's own micro-variations.
chrisstevens Posted June 15, 2011 Author Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks for all the input! not ready yet but I'll get cracking on it in the coming months, I reckon
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