Irish traditional music approached with ears open and elbows in.
The Listening Corner
The Listening Corner is an independent educational publication about Irish traditional music listening, tune types, and session culture.
Session Culture
How to Listen at an Irish Traditional Music Session
Listen respectfully at an Irish traditional music session by sitting outside the musicians' working circle, keeping conversation below the music, leaving…
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Tune Listening
Jig vs Reel: Hear the Difference Before Counting
A double jig commonly groups six eighth notes as two larger beats—ONE-two-three, FOUR-five-six—and is often written in 6/8.
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