{"product_id":"100-vital-irish-session-tunes-book","title":"100 Vital Irish Session Tunes Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEssential Irish Session Tunes Every Traditional Musician Should Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Vital Irish Session Tunes Book\u003c\/strong\u003e by Dave Mallinson is a practical collection of the core tunes regularly heard in Irish traditional music sessions. Covering reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, marches, set dances, waltzes and more, this book helps players build a genuine working Irish session repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in “session-friendly” settings, the tunes can be learned exactly as written while remaining suitable for real session playing. Available as book only, soundtrack CD only, or book and soundtrack CD together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to help musicians quickly build a practical Irish session repertoire using tunes regularly heard in real traditional music sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 Vital Irish Tunes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical collection of widely played Irish session repertoire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Range of Tune Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas, slides, slip jigs, marches, set dances, waltzes and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Repertoire Builder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for players developing a reliable working knowledge of Irish traditional music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession-Friendly Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tunes arranged for practical use in real Irish sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Companion Soundtrack Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audio support helps players develop rhythm, phrasing and musical feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Recommend This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we believe a good session tune book should help players build repertoire they will genuinely use. \u003cstrong\u003e100 Vital Irish Session Tunes Book\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on core Irish session material regularly heard in traditional music settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is especially useful for musicians wanting to strengthen a practical Irish session repertoire using tunes that regularly appear at sessions, workshops and folk gatherings. \u003c\/span\u003eacross the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion and melodeon players 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