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I'm finding this discussion confusing. The first thing I was taught was to keep the embrochure and the finger holes in alignment. Definately not to turn the head joint, and to roll the flute for the purposes of tuning only. So when you are saying to turn the head joint in, does that mean that you wi...

Have you asked Paddy Cummings if he is interested?

I'd like to tell you my thoughts, but I'm too shy

Very talented human you are Cricket !!
I like it.

Only if they are lilting or singing sean nos in the Gaelic. Otherwise you have not only strayed from the tradition but have turned daft... and really, aren't they both the same Here is where I have a problem with that AaronMalcomb: Tunes - yes :) Lilting - NO :( It takes a certain kind of intellige...

What about voices?
Do voices count?

Also anything you can get in relation to John Campbellfrom Toombridge direction in Northern Ireland (co. Antrim). He has a great store of tunes and although he is a whistleplayer his background is the Fifing tradition. If you look up any sites that are in relation to Len Graham the singer you should...

Also anything you can get in relation to John Campbell from Toombridge direction in Northern Ireland (co. Antrim). He has a great store of tunes and although he is a whistleplayer his background is the Fifing tradition. If you look up any sites that are in relation to Len Graham the singer you shoul...

Thats great Ale, when you were in Ireland at Christmas I had to do the family thing so I didnt get out for tunes with you both.
When you are in Belfast we will organise a few sessions to got to and have loads of tunes!
Take care the both of you and see you in May.

I think one of the reasons he thought it so important to get a grasp of the tongue, was that in his lifetime, a large proportion of the old players were native speakers and the history of the tunes was inextricably linked to their Mother Tongue. I know as an Irish speaker I could be accused of being...

You may be right TreeShark, but I do think that if you are going to learn an indigenous art, it can be very helpful to have a basic grasp of the language, otherwise the history of the music will be excluded to some degree. The other thing that I was told was, in order for a musician to be able to pl...

I second the Battering ram, although there are any number of tunes you could put after, just find something that fits with the key change, and that you like playing.

Good advice that doesnt age.

And I vote for you Frank.

Hi Ale,
Tell Rosie I said Hello, and that I have some great photos to show her next time we meet.
I hope the both of you are keeping well. When are two going to pay us a visit?

Maria