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Tradition Music Instruments

Through the Half Door Book

The Shaskeen

Here is a book containing all the tunes transcribed from 3 albums by premier Irish ceili band, Shaskeen. It contains a wonderful source of Irish session tunes along with chords, photographs, copious notes and cross-references.

AP101

52 pages

£9.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 09 6

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The Atlantic Breeze CD

The Shaskeen

If you like Irish music, you’ll enjoy this CD immensely. If you play Irish music you’ll find this CD really useful listening. All the tunes found on Atlantic Breeze are core Irish session repertoire. Accurate transcriptions of all the tunes can be found in the book Through the Half Door. Wonderful music.

AP101D

14 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: CDFA 3504

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The Crossroads Dance Book

The Shaskeen

It's now over 30 years since Shaskeen first formed and are still going strong. Over the years they have made many albums; more session tunes from 2 of them can be found in this book. With chords, photographs, copious notes etc..

AP102

52 pages

£9.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 10 2

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The Mouse Behind the Dresser CD

The Shaskeen

If you like Irish music, you’ll enjoy this CD immensely. If you play Irish music you’ll find this CD really useful listening. All the tunes found on The Mouse Behind the Dresser are core Irish session repertoire. Accurate transcriptions of all the tunes can be found in the book The Crossroads Dance. Wonderful music.

AP102D

14 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: CDFA 3505

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Peeping Tom Tunebook

Ben Woodward and Ian Wilson

Peeping Tom played their last gig at Bromyard Folk Festival 2023. Prior to that they were the country’s favourite ceilidh band. Beside playing many traditional tunes they also played tunes written by two band members Ben Woodward and Ian Wilson. Sixty-three of these tunes are presented here. Many of the these tunes have become firm session favourites.

AP103

44 pages

£8.95

Book Only

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Drops of Springwater CD

Karen Tweed

Karen is accompanied by Seamus O'Sullivan (piano), Gordon Tyrrall (guitar) and Peter Houlahan (bodhran) on two specially prepared soundtracks.

AP104C

18 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9401

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Karen Tweed's Irish Choice Book and 2 CDs

Karen Tweed

Karen's mastery of the piano accordion defies belief. She has prepared a beautiful selection of Irish session tunes, suitable for all instruments, with chords, tips and anecdotes. It includes her own versions of several of her favourites along with a healthy selection of session standards.

AP104SS

52 pages

£38.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 12 6

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Five Mile Chase

Gordon Tyrrall

Gordon has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays flute, tin whistle and guitar. He is joined by Peter Houlahan on bodhrán.

AP105C

23 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9603

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Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice Book and 2 CDs

Gordon Tyrrall

Gordon Tyrrall, an accomplished player of the wooden flute, tin whistle and guitar, presents a selection of his personal favourites reflecting his maturing as a musician, playing at the phenominal number of sessions occuring in Leeds. Included are Chords and a discourse on wooden flute.

AP105S

44 pages

£38.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 39 3

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Minstrel's Fancy CD

Pauline Cato

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

AP106C

19 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9701

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The Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live CD

The Shaskeen

If you like Irish music, you’ll enjoy this CD immensely. If you play Irish music you’ll find this CD really useful listening. All the tunes found on Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live are core Irish session repertoire. Accurate transcriptions of all the tunes can be found in the book Through the Half Door. Wonderful music.

AP101C

27 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: CDFA 3502/6

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Through the Half Door Book and 2 CDs

The Shaskeen

Here is a book containing all the tunes transcribed from 3 albums by premier Irish ceili band, Shaskeen. It contains a wonderful source of Irish session tunes along with chords, photographs, copious notes and cross-references.

AP101SS

52 pages

£31.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 09 6

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My Love is in America CD

The Shaskeen

If you like Irish music, you’ll enjoy this CD immensely. If you play Irish music you’ll find this CD really useful listening. All the tunes found on My Love’s in America are core Irish session repertoire. Accurate transcriptions of all the tunes can be found in the book The Crossroads Dance. Wonderful music.

AP102C

15 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: HCD 072

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The Crossroads Dance Book and 2 CDs

The Shaskeen

It's now over 30 years since Shaskeen first formed and are still going strong. Over the years they have made many albums; more session tunes from 2 of them can be found in this book. With chords, photographs, copious notes etc..

AP102SS

52 pages

£31.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 10 2

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Karen Tweed's Irish Choice Book

Karen Tweed

Karen's mastery of the piano accordion defies belief. She has prepared a beautiful selection of Irish session tunes, suitable for all instruments, with chords, tips and anecdotes. It includes her own versions of several of her favourites along with a healthy selection of session standards.

AP104

52 pages

£12.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 12 6

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The Silver Spire CD

Karen Tweed

Karen is accompanied by Seamus O'Sullivan (piano), Gordon Tyrrall (guitar) and Peter Houlahan (bodhran) on two specially prepared soundtracks.

AP104D

19 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9402

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Gordon Tyrrall's Irish Choice Book

Gordon Tyrrall

Gordon Tyrrall, an accomplished player of the wooden flute, tin whistle and guitar, presents a selection of his personal favourites reflecting his maturing as a musician, playing at the phenominal number of sessions occuring in Leeds. Included are Chords and a discourse on wooden flute.

AP105

44 pages

£12.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 39 3

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Banish Misfortune

Gordon Tyrrall

Gordon has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays flute, tin whistle and guitar. He is joined by Peter Houlahan on bodhrán.

AP105D

25tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9604

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Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice Book

Pauline Cato

Here we have 89 tunes, with chords from the Northumbrian tradition presented by Pauline Cato, virtuoso exponent of the Northumbrian small pipes. This collection is an excellent introduction to anyone interested in this type of music and can be seen as a survival guide to Northumbrian sessions.

AP106

48 pages

£12.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 38 6

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Bonny at Morn CD

Pauline Cato

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

AP106D

17 tracks

£12.99

CDonly

Label Number: DMPCD9702

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