Ornament: Cran

Ornament: Cran

Ornament: Cran Hi, friends. In this video I introduce the Cran ornament. This is an excellent combination ornament. In this video I 1) Show how to play the Cran, 2) Show how to practice the Cran, 3) Introduce some optional ways to play the Cran, 4) Explain when to...
Irish Tune Type: March

Irish Tune Type: March

Irish Tune Type: March Hi, friends. In today’s video we introduce another Irish tune type, the March. Marches exist in virtually every culture and music tradition. The marches from each culture are different. To learn the breadth of variety that is an Irish...
For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name

For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name

Learning For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name Music and Tabs (Play along with Scott) In today’s video I introduce the tune For Ireland I’d Not Tell Her Name. This is a beautiful and thoughtful tune for us to play. I tell the story behind the tune, play...
Learn from Videos and Recordings, But Don’t Compare Yourself

Learn from Videos and Recordings, But Don’t Compare Yourself

Learn from Videos and Recordings, But Don't Compare Yourself Hi, friends. I often recommend that we watch videos and listen to recordings. I want to pause for a moment and speak to this a little more. The challenge is that when we do this we can become discouraged...
Holding the Whistle in Our Mouths (Fine Tune)

Holding the Whistle in Our Mouths (Fine Tune)

Fine Tuning How We Hold Whistle in Our Mouth Hi, friends. In today’s video we talk together about how we hold the whistle in our mouths. We have talked about this in previous videos, but now that we have been playing for a while it is time for us to fine tune...