Trying to play penney whistle. cannot read the music too well but have found I can do better playing by ear. want to learn the pipes but have not got the nerve to try.
Love to sing along with the music but then the Dog howls at the distraction.
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| Posted by: Arianrhod 17-Feb-2004, 06:06 AM |
| Penny whistle..? Fiddle?.. Bodhran ? Pipes??? I started playing the Hammered Dulcimer in Oct... I was just wondering , what if any , traditonal noise makers anyone else played.. This thread was inspired by Raves ! In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: lighthouse 17-Feb-2004, 06:38 AM |
| Trying to play penney whistle. cannot read the music too well but have found I can do better playing by ear. want to learn the pipes but have not got the nerve to try. Love to sing along with the music but then the Dog howls at the distraction. |
| Posted by: barddas 17-Feb-2004, 07:23 AM |
| I play whistle.... I am currently working on bodhran.. I bought one from a little village in Ireland, near Glendaloch.....on the eastern side of the Island And hope fully in the next year I will start on Highland pipes. ( Oh, how m'wife DREADS that!!!! hahahahahahah  )Joe, the fella I play with has started on Uillean pipes... |
| Posted by: balisodare 17-Feb-2004, 12:42 PM |
| Tin Whistle Bodhran Highland Pipes Uilleann Pipes Not traditional...but my main thing is saxophone. Well...that's what I'm at school for at least! Cheers  |
| Posted by: Aaediwen 17-Feb-2004, 05:50 PM |
| trying to learn pennywhistle, want then to learn piano and Clairsach |
| Posted by: Keltic 17-Feb-2004, 11:54 PM |
| Highland pipes Whistles (favourite is my low 'd') Lap dulcimer Bodhran Non traditional Drums (kit) |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 18-Feb-2004, 12:36 AM |
| Lap dulcimer Bones Got 4-5 pennywhistles in as many keys that I "play at" (forget low D, Keltic, fingers aren't long enough!  I have a squeekylittle high D, tho.) recorder (instrumental, not electronic) a bag full of various percussive things hand drums in several sizes |
| Posted by: barddas 18-Feb-2004, 08:21 AM |
| 3ravens!!!!! There you are!!! Seems like ages!!! But reminded me of something I forgot... bones!!! Duh!! Non Traditional Guitar ( main instument) Bass Drums some keyboard Well... since everyone else is putting everthing they play  |
| Posted by: pneumandro 18-Feb-2004, 02:37 PM |
| Non-trad Saxophone Trad: Was learning Highland pipes from a friend of the family, but then I moved to TX. Haven't had the opportunity to pick it up again. Don't even know who to learn from (I've done some websearches, but the time and cost for most is too much. I have a family of 4 children and a new one on the way...aka no cash.) |
| Posted by: Aon_Daonna 18-Feb-2004, 03:31 PM |
| I play various types of flute. Mostly a simple c-dur one but I get along well with tin whistle and f-dur flute as well |
| Posted by: Keltic 18-Feb-2004, 10:23 PM | ||
Low 'd' is quite a stretch but I manage to hit the holes most of the time. Broke a finger tonight so I won't be picking it up for a bit (I'm ok... it's not my driving finger!!!) |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 18-Feb-2004, 11:12 PM |
| Sorry about the finger Keltic! It won't affect the jewelry making, I hope? A man and his family gotta live somehow! |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 19-Feb-2004, 05:42 AM |
| Since we are listing non's as well............ Bass  In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: Keltic 19-Feb-2004, 10:40 PM | ||
Thanks for the concern. Tested it today at the workbench. A bit sore but nothing duct tape couldn't fix. |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 19-Feb-2004, 11:00 PM |
So far as I know, duct tape can fix most anything!  |
| Posted by: RavenWing 20-Feb-2004, 08:24 AM |
| Traditional (though not Celtic) - Native American Flute Non Trad - French Horn, Trumpet, Xylophone and Marimba etc, drums somewhat, flute |
| Posted by: shamalama 20-Feb-2004, 08:41 AM |
So THAT'S what they're for... |
| Posted by: barddas 20-Feb-2004, 10:22 AM |
| GREAT PHOTO!!!! |
| Posted by: tsargent62 20-Feb-2004, 11:16 AM |
| Probably not considered traditional, but I do drumming with a pipe band. Although, when you think about it, the drum is the most ancient of all instruments. I was taking piping lessons when I was much younger. Actually, I was trading lessons with a piper friend of mine. When I went into the Army, my pracitce chanter got lost in the shuffle. I never got another one.  |
| Posted by: tsargent62 20-Feb-2004, 11:17 AM |
Shamalama, I like the new avatar! Very cool!   |
| Posted by: RavenWing 20-Feb-2004, 12:14 PM | ||
All I see is a red x |
| Posted by: pneumandro 20-Feb-2004, 05:22 PM |
| Is it legal to change the status of your played instrument to "Traditional" if you've heard someone playing it on HR? I just heard a tremendous sax solo from a Fenian's song.....so sax is now Celtic? --Pneumandro |
| Posted by: balisodare 27-Feb-2004, 12:07 PM |
| I'd say so... There was actually a little while when Jazz/Big Bands were getting popular in Ireland. Because people were making saxophone or trombone their instruments (instead of fiddle or pipes) these "jazz" instruments began to find their way into the ceili bands of the time. Likewise...jazz inflection was starting to creep it's way in too and the local dance music became a weird swing Jazz/Irish hybrid Could you imagine doing the Walls of Limerick or the Haymaker's jig to Benny Goodman swing?? Cheers,  |
| Posted by: aapiper 28-Feb-2004, 02:43 PM |
| I play the bagpipesjavascript:emoticon('::musicnote'). I have been playing for about 25 years. I guess that dates me somewhat. By the way how can I get a copy of that kid with the bagpipes blowing up the bike tire. That is great!!! |
| Posted by: dundee 15-Mar-2004, 04:32 PM |
| hey there i play ahhhh lets see hammered dulcimer (as apposed to the sober dulcimer) bowed psaltry..... mandolin and octave mandolin, hurdy gurdy ummmm lil bit o penny whistle... and borhan...... and i think that is it.....been doing so for quite a few years did seven years at the local ren faire. |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 15-Mar-2004, 04:55 PM |
| dundee .. LOL I love that , as opposed to sober line.. May I use it ?? There are days I think I must have been hammered to start to play this thing in the first place ! Glad to know I am not alone here.. In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: dundee 16-Mar-2004, 09:44 AM | ||
aye lass..... seeing as i stole it to begin with you may indeed use it.....how long ye been playin??????? |
| Posted by: dundee 16-Mar-2004, 09:51 AM |
| Arianrhod just read the rest of the posts since october i see..... if there is anything i can do to help ya on the road to being hammered....lemme know..... but it looks like you got music under controll |
| Posted by: Blodueedd 16-Mar-2004, 02:10 PM |
| dundee.. I am using this handle, because I did something stupid to the Arianrhod one.. So this will be me for a bit ... I did just start in Oct.. but with the winter here, missed quite a few weeks.. Very lucky to have a teacher about twenty minutes away Working on the Arkansa Travler atm.. good tune.. but I look foreward to playing other types of music.. I don't know about haveing the music under control ... as for being hammered....  Not as much since college  In Service to the Dream, Paula My teacher and I both looked for HD's.. she found me one in nearby Ohio.. This lady was selling a Lost Valley.. with everything.. its a 16/16 .. I have to get a pic posted.. Linda Foley is a caver, and her husband is a luther.. so she did the sound holes.. its pretty unique.. |
| Posted by: groovyfishguy 17-Mar-2004, 12:10 PM |
| I play the mandolin. been playing for about 7 months can pick out melodies so i am happy Songs I am learning Danny Boy Darling Girl From Clare finnigans Wake Whiskey in the Jar Who threw the overalls in mistress murphys chowder See a pattern LONG LIVE CELTIC MUSIC  |
| Posted by: Eamon 17-Mar-2004, 12:32 PM |
| Ya have to love Trad.... I have a half set of Claddagh Uilleann Pipes made by Michael Vignoles in Galway. I usually leave the drones off, having a bear of a time tuning them. I will probably be learning to play these things the rest of my life...drives my cats absolutely batty, though. I work on my finger dexterity with some whistles, but what I usually play out is my Bodhran. I have been playing that for over ten years now. My brother plays Mandolin, Bouzouki, guitar, etc. He got the vast majority of the musical talent in the family! Good thread.. Eamon |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 21-Mar-2004, 07:43 AM |
| Sounds like we could put a sizable band together ... I have a Bodhran, bought it for the artwork on it.. The chops seem so complex.. I never really gave it a try... I've got a "thing" about meter ! and suggestions on getting started ?? In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: greenldydragon 21-Mar-2004, 12:17 PM |
| I like to play fiddle, but I play it on the viola, so it isn't really traditional |
| Posted by: Eamon 23-Mar-2004, 03:23 PM | ||
Paula, Contact me offlist. I have a video that you are welcome to. It got me started, and I was going to sell it on ebay, but if you can use it, I would be happier to keep it in the CelticRadio community. Then when you are an expert, you can pass it on.. Eamon |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 23-Mar-2004, 04:56 PM |
| Thank you Sir! For that kind offer ... I will do that In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: barddas 24-Mar-2004, 08:05 AM |
| Can someone make me a copy of that video!!!??? I have a bodhran, and I can use it a wee bit. BUT there is still something in tech. that hasn't 'clicked' yet. |
| Posted by: balisodare 24-Mar-2004, 11:41 AM |
| Not sure what video you are talking about Eamon but one that helped me has been.... Tommy Hayes - Bodhrán Bones & Spoons. Steafan Hannigan's 'The Bodhran Book' helped me out alot too. Check this site out for more Bodhran resources: http://www.ceolas.org/instruments/bodhran/literature.shtml Aside from these two sources...I'd say the best teacher is yourself. Honestly, my best successes at learning the instrument came when I'd play along with an entire Cheiftains album. At first I would just try to keep time and make sure that each "thump" happened on the beat. Once that got comfortable I'd try to add more and more "filler" stuff until I was able to play along with the whole album without stopping. Cheers, |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 24-Mar-2004, 02:02 PM |
| Jason.. You can be next ! Or , I bet I know someone who can copy it .. Eamon said pass it on.. You know.. this is a great idea! We can share material and ideas here! Maybe clean out the music closet sort of thing In Service to the Dream, Paula |
| Posted by: barddas 24-Mar-2004, 02:40 PM |
| Balisadore, Thanks for the site. I had forgotten about that site! That would be fun, Paula! |
| Posted by: Eamon 25-Mar-2004, 10:16 AM |
| The way Balisodare practices is the best way I found to play. Just trying to keep up with the Cheiftans or Planxty will get you up to speed asap. Sheesh, I miss playing every week. I have to find a fiddle player... Eamon |
| Posted by: dundee 26-Mar-2004, 02:10 PM | ||
paula...... i met linda years and years ago.... she did very nice carvings. i play a dusty strings D300 very nice stable instrument...... may i suggest john mccutcheons tape set from homespun music. it took me through to where i wanted to be in no time......... cant give ya the web address as i am at work and it is blocked..... just do a search for homespun music... they have tons of how to music....... almost every genre..... |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 26-Mar-2004, 08:19 PM |
| I got my HD second hand.. so I did not meet Linda or Kurt.. they do not have a website,or anything, So I had to call their home for a tuning chart.. They were wonderful and so low key.. he asked me if I had a case, and I told him it came with a Peg Earl case.. he said, Oh you should call down Pegs place. they are quilting today .. I think I snorted Mine has songbirds carved in... it is pretty ... I hope to meet them at the Michiagin Fun Fest ... Dusty Strings makes an awesome HD... this one sort of fell into my lap.. or that is where I would have gone ... I'd like to have a smaller hd to travel with.. mines a 16/16 its as "tall" as me almost I do have Madeline MacNeils DVD and book.. turned me into a fan of hers, working on a few songs of hers atm ... I will look into some of the tapes from Homespun.. I am lucky to have a teacher, but she travels so much... now that I am sort of getting the hang of it ... I can put tapes to better use ... Thanks ! In Service to the Dream. Paula |
| Posted by: barddas 18-Jun-2004, 07:29 AM | ||||
Has this wee video started making its rounds????? If not I am calling 'dibs' right now! |
