Irish traditional music is central to much of Irish culture and life. These reels and jigs capture the rhythm and vitality of Irish music in settings for easy piano. Reels are simple dance tunes in fairly fast 2/2 time, consisting of eight-measure phrases which are repeated over and over again. Jigs are popular dance tunes in 6/8 time. With thirteen reels and thirteen jigs, this collection is sure to provide hours of enjoyment

By Patrick Steinbach. For Acoustic Instruments. Solos. AMA Verlag. Celtic/Irish. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 9.x11.75. 180 pages. Published by AMA Verlag. ISBN 3899220234.

Orchestra

SKU: HL.14021025

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Composed 2002. 48 pages. Chester Music #CH61838. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021025).

ISBN 9780711986138. 5.5x7.5x0.164 inches.

Miniature Score. This work was commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It was first performed on 13th May 1998 London. This piece is based on a genuine old tune 'Maxwell's Strathspey' which the composer found in an 1824 collection of Scottish melodies, and which unfolds at the start of the piece on solo cello. Variations and a bold up-tempo to the quick dance we know as a reel ultimately yield to the magic that has been promised right at the start: the northern lights take over at the end of the piece. Its inspiration comes from a walk to a community event in Hoy Hall, during which Davies saw the lights in the sky pulsing in and out of time with the sounds coming from the hall. Duration 12 minutes. Conductor's score and orchestral parts are available on hire.

Fiddle, Violin - Difficulty: medium

SKU: HL.235

By Various. Fiddle. Folk. Solo fiddle songbook. With performance notes, introductory text and standard notation. 96 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.235).

ISBN 9781574240566. UPC: 073999567786. 9x12 inches.

This comprehensive collection of fabulous fiddle tunes includes reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, jigs, waltzes and slow airs.

Guitar - Beginning

SKU: MB.31103M

Third Edition. Bluegrass, Wire bound. World. Book and online audio. 236 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31103M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31103M).

ISBN 9781513468792. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Adam Granger self-published the first edition of Grangerâ??s Fiddle Tunes for Guitar in 1979. A second edition was published in 1994. Now Mel Bay Publications presents the third edition of the book.

This 236-page book is the most extensive and best-documented collection of fiddle tunes for the flatpicking guitar player in existence, and includes reels, hoedowns, hornpipes, rags, breakdowns, jigs and slip-jigs, presented in Southern, Northern, Irish, Canadian, Texas and Old-time styles.

There are 508 fiddle tunes referenced under 2500 titles and alternate titles. The titles are fully indexed, making the book doubly valuable as a reference book and a source book.

In this new edition, all tunes are typeset, instead of being handwritten as they were in the previous editions, making the tabs easier to read.

The tunes in Grangerâ??s Fiddle Tunes for Guitar are presented in Easytab, a streamlined tablature notation system designed by Adam specifically for fiddle tunes.

The book comes with a link which gives access to mp3 recordings by Adam of all 508 tunes, each played once at a moderate tempo, with rhythm on one channel and lead on the other.

Also included in Grangerâ??s Fiddle Tunes for Guitar are instructions for reading Easytab, descriptions of tune types presented in the book, and primers on traditional flatpicking and rhythm guitar. Additionally, there are sections on timing, ornamentation, technique, and fingering, as well as information on tune sources and a history of the collection.

Mel Bay also offers The Granger Collection, by Bill Nicholson, the same 508 tunes in standard music notation.

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Accordion (keyboard) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.97210

Composed by David DiGiuseppe. Style, Squareback saddle stitch, Tunebooks, Piano Accordion, Celtic / Irish, Folk, European, World. Acoustic Music. Book. 112 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #97210. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97210).

ISBN 9780786648009. UPC: 796279062350. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

An extensive collection of reels, jigs, hornpipes and polkas from the French Canadian, Cape Breton, Scottish, Shetland, New England, and Southern Old-Time Traditions arranged for the piano accordion. Written with the beginner as well as the advanced player in mind, the arrangements are complete with ornamentation, fingering, left-hand notation and chord symbols. Appropriate for any G clef instrument.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM76M

Saddle-stitched. Country. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM76M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM76M).

ISBN 9781736363096. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This comprehensive book contains the solos found in five William Bay guitar solo collections.á The solos range from colorful foot tapping reels, breakdowns, hornpipes, jigs, fiddle tunes and sea chanteys to country and Celtic ballads and waltzes.á Also included are numerous original guitar solos.á All 143 solos in this collection are recorded by the author and online access to the recordings is included. All solos are presented in notation and tablature.

Guitar (flatpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM44M

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Featured Products, Tunebooks, Solos, Celtic / Irish, Folk. Guitar Picking Tunes. Style. Book and online audio. 48 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM44M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM44M).

ISBN 9780999698075. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This collection of 47 favorite guitar picking tunes includes reels, jigs, waltzes, fiddle tunes and more, each presented in standard notation and tablature with backup chords. As these melodies lend themselves well to jamming, this collection is sure to bring any guitarist many hours of picking pleasure.  Includes access to an online audio recording of the author performing each piece on a 12-string guitar.

Flute, fife and oboe - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM35

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Celtic / Irish, Featured Products, Folk, Solos. Lively Tunes. Style. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM35. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM35).

ISBN 9780999698037. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Flute Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited flute solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These flute solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument.

Tin whistle - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM49

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Celtic / Irish, Featured Products, Folk, Solos. Lively Tunes. Style. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM49. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM49).

ISBN 9781732708822. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Tin Whistle Tunes is a collection of 55 spirited tin whistle solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These tin whistle solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment. Guitar chords are included for accompaniment, and can be used by any chordal instrument.

Recorder - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM48

Composed by William Bay. Solos, Duets and Ensembles, Saddle-stitched, Celtic / Irish, Featured Products, Folk. Lively Tunes. Style. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM48. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM48).

ISBN 9781732708815. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Recorder Tunes is a collection of 55 spirited recorder solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These recorder solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment. Guitar chords are included for accompaniment, and can be used by any chordal instrument.

Flute, fife and oboe - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM34

Composed by William Bay. Saddle-stitched, Solos. Lively Tunes. Fife. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM34. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM34).

ISBN 9780999698020. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Fife Tunes is a collection of 57 spirited fife solos. The selections include reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, dance tunes and more. These fife solos are ideal for performance or just enjoyment while playing the instrument.

Essential Elements Guitar Ensembles Early Intermediate Level. Composed by Various. Essential Elements Guitar. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

Guitar (flatpicking) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM47M

Composed by William Bay. Celtic / Irish, Saddle-stitched, World. Lively Tunes. Bluegrass. Book and online audio. 52 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM47M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM47M).

ISBN 9781732708808. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Guitar Tunes is a collection of 38 lively, up-tempo tunes arranged for guitar. The collection includes fiddle tunes, reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, bluegrass, old-time melodies and some original compositionsâ??an ideal collection for adding to repertoire, improving picking technique or just having fun playing the guitar. Backup chords and tablature are included, and each tune is recorded with melody and guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.

Ukulele - Beginning - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30926

Saddle-stitched. Traditional. Book. 52 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30926. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30926).

ISBN 9781513465890. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Lively Ukulele Tunes is a collection of 38 lively, up-tempo tunes arranged for ukulele solo. The collection includes fiddle tunes, reels, hornpipes, jigs, sea chanteys, bluegrass, old-time melodies and some original compositions?an ideal collection for adding to repertoire, improving picking technique or just having fun playing the uke. Backup chords and tablature are included.

Saddle-stitched, Tunebooks. Celtic / Irish. Book and online audio. 40 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30895M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Cello and Piano. By Edward Huws Jones. (Cello). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 9x12 inches. 40 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Cello Part Only. By Edward Huws Jones. (Cello). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 9x12 inches. 20 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Book/CD Pack Harmonica - Difficulty: easy-medium

SKU: HL.232

By Glenn Weiser. Harmonica. Irish and Folk. Softcover harmonica songbook and examples CD. With harmonica notation, instructional text, illustrations and introductory text. 128 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications (HL.232).

ISBN 9780931759109. UPC: 073999028355. 9x12 inches. Glenn Weiser.

A complete guide to playing fiddle tunes on the harmonica! Covers: tips on hand positions; playing instructions and techniques; rhythmic patterns for the reel, jig, hornpipe and waltz; and more. Features over 100 songs, along with a CD that demonstrates several of the tunes. Ability to read music is not necessary.

(102 Fine Airs, Strathspeys, Reels, Jigs and Songs). Edited by Sara Johnson. For hammered dulcimer, fiddle, flute, mandolin, or guitar. Collection. 60 pages. Published by Kitchen Musician Books

For hammered dulcimer, fiddle, mandolin. 20 pages. Published by Kitchen Musician Books (KI.KM9). 25 tunes from Scotland and the Shetlands in standard notation and chords; strathspeys, jigs, reels, pipe tunes, some harmony parts.

Ensemble (fl(pic, afl).cl(bcl)-perc(mar, tubaphone, tub bell, tam-t, gong, lg Swiss cow bell, Japanese temple bowl, steel pan, bell tree, sm b.d, lg b.d, clav, 5 tempbl)-pno-vn.vc)

SKU: HL.49019330

For ensemble. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Study Score. Softcover. Composed 2010. 66 pages. Duration 20'. Schott Music #ED13520. Published by Schott Music (HL.49019330).

ISBN 9790220133725. 8.25x11.75x0.242 inches.

The work explores something of how we might experience winter. The title is a play on words and the normal meaning of reels as dances infects both the first movement, with its lilting triplet rhythms, and the last movement which incorporates a vigorous reel-like unison melody that unfolds as part of a series of energetic episodes. The song of the second movement is a long singing line given to the cello, and the ensemble here, as elsewhere, is coloured in the percussion by the use of a steel pan.John Casken.

Quartet Alto Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes - Grade 5

SKU: KN.16203

(Temple Hill Reel with Kingsfold Tune). Composed by arr. Young. Arranged by Keith Young. Ensemble. Kendor Ensemble Series. Kendor Music Inc #16203. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.16203).

UPC: 822795162035.

This grade 5 quartet combines the driving Irish reel Temple Hill and traditional folk tune Kingsfold Tune, and is an upbeat arrangement that goes back and forth between classical and funk styles. Playable by 2 Eb Altos, Bb Tenor, and Eb Baritone Saxophone - an optional Bb Soprano substitute is provided for 1st Eb Alto Saxophone. Duration 3:30.