This publication presents the most beautiful Irish dances, jig reels, hornpipes, Carolan tunes and folksongs which carry the reader away into the world of Irish music. These arrangements are completed by information on the individual pieces, on the styles and the cultural background. Complementing The Irish Flute Book, including accompanying audio files, is a volume for piano, the keys of which have been adapted to the flute settings. Both volumes are ideal for music lessons and ensemble playing.

ISBN 9781619111530. These lovely Irish melodies play especially well on the modern flute. They provide excellent material for developing skills in rapid tonguing and extended breath-control. Many of these melodies have fascinating histories, dating from the 1700s up to the time of the Irish music publisher Francis O'Neill who was also the Chicago chief of police. The collection includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, songs, fiddle tunes, hymn tunes, whistling tunes, and melodies byrenowned Irish harper Turlough Carolan. A separate recorder edition is available.

After the success of the first volume, Irish folk music expert Patrick Steinbach presents a further 70 traditional Irish melodies of well-known folk songs and compositions by Turlough O'Carolan. The pieces, including polkas, marches, jigs, and reels, .are suitable for flute, recorder and tin whistle. .The volume .includes explanations on style and traditional ornamentation as well as notes on each melody. .

Each piece has been recorded. The audio files can be downloaded .with a voucher code (in the book).