Learning and playing Irish fiddle in my local branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Monkstown, Co. Dublin. Teaching the Adult Mixed-Instrument Ensemble.
Traditional Jig, sometimes called Tatter Jack Walsh/Welsh. The Gaelic 'An tAthair' means Father, referring to a priest. However, this title actually alludes to a 17th century Irish poet, John Mac Walter… More…
Composed by Michael Rooney as part of the De Cuellar Suite.… More…
Strathspey. Altan play the more relaxed Donegal Highland version, with a less dotted/jagged rhythm. They learned it from the playing of James Byrne and named it after him, as was done on The Brass Fiddle… More…
Can be played either as a Slow Piece or a Fast Reel More…