{"product_id":"karen-tweeds-irish-choice-book","title":"Karen Tweed's Irish Choice Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Session Tune Collection by Karen Tweed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Tweed's Irish Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully personal collection of Irish session tunes selected and interpreted by the renowned piano accordion player Karen Tweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and miscellaneous tunes, presented with chords, tips, anecdotes, photographs and Karen’s own thoughts on the music. Although Karen is known for her extraordinary piano accordion playing, these are not simply “accordion tunes” — they are Irish traditional tunes that can be adapted to many melody instruments and personal styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 93 tunes, a foreword by Phil Cunningham, a discography and optional companion recordings, this is a rich and inspiring collection for players wanting to explore Irish session music through the musical imagination of one of its most distinctive interpreters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e93 Irish Session Tunes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A personal selection of reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and other traditional material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Tweed’s Own Interpretations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes her versions of favourites alongside respected session standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by Phil Cunningham:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reflections from one of the most respected names in traditional accordion music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChords, Tips and Anecdotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helpful musical guidance and personal notes bring the tunes to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Accordion, Melodeon and Traditional Melody Instruments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute, whistle and other melody instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Companion CDs Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recordings help players hear phrasing, lift, rhythm and Karen’s distinctive style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Recommend This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Tweed's Irish Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e because it gives players more than a list of tunes. It offers insight into how a highly respected musician thinks about, shapes and lives with Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaren’s approach treats each tune as a living thing rather than a fixed museum piece. For accordionists, melodeon players and other traditional musicians, this makes the book especially valuable as both a repertoire source and a window into expressive traditional interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Karen Tweed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Tweed is widely recognised as one of the most influential piano accordion players in traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Tweed is widely admired for her imaginative, expressive and technically accomplished piano accordion playing. Her interpretations of Irish traditional music are full of character, movement and respect for the living tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection reflects her personal musical choices. The settings are intended as musical examples rather than fixed definitive versions, encouraging players to adapt the tunes to their own instrument and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano accordion players exploring Irish traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion and melodeon players building expressive repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional musicians wanting Karen Tweed’s tune settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiddle, flute, whistle and other melody instrument players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession musicians looking for strong Irish repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers interested in interpretation, phrasing and musical style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTunes Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick to view the full list of 93 tunes included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll Around the World\u003cbr\u003e\nAndy McGann's\u003cbr\u003e\nBríd Harper's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Broken Pledge\u003cbr\u003e\nBunker Hill\u003cbr\u003e\nChristmas Eve\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Congress\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Convenience Reel\u003cbr\u003e\nCorney's Coming\u003cbr\u003e\nDennis Langtou's\u003cbr\u003e\nDinkie's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Drunken Landlady\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fairy Reel\u003cbr\u003e\nFearghal O'Gadhra\u003cbr\u003e\nGirl Who Broke My Heart\u003cbr\u003e\nHand Me Down the Tackle\u003cbr\u003e\nHumours of Loughrea\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Humours of Tulla\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Kilfodda\u003cbr\u003e\nLaunching the Boat\u003cbr\u003e\nMatt Peoples'\u003cbr\u003e\nMaudabawn Chapel\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Milliner's Daughter\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss Thornton's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Monaghan Twig\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Love is in America\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Old Copperplate\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the Moor to Maggie\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddy Lynn's Delight\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Piper's Despair\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Raheen\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Reel of Mullinavat\u003cbr\u003e\nReturn to Miltown\u003cbr\u003e\nSailor on the Rock\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Scholar\u003cbr\u003e\nSeámus Meehan's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Silver Spire\u003cbr\u003e\nSiobhán O'Donnell's 3\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Steeplechase\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Watchmaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eJigs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBoys of the Town\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bunch of Roses\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bush on the Hill\u003cbr\u003e\nCon Cassidy's\u003cbr\u003e\nConnaughtman's Rambles\u003cbr\u003e\nConnie O'Connell's\u003cbr\u003e\nConway's\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cúil Aodha\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Flowers of Spring\u003cbr\u003e\nGander in the Pratie Hole\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hare in the Corn\u003cbr\u003e\nHartigan's Fancy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Humours of Kesh\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Maid on the 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Spire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct Code: AP104D\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel Number: DMPCD9402\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen Tweed's Irish Choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured Musician:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e AP104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781899512126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irish traditional music, session tunes and piano accordion repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute, whistle and other melody instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developing to experienced players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Tunes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 93\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tunes, chords, tips, anecdotes, illustrations, photographs, discography and foreword by Phil Cunningham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CDs Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drops of Springwater; The Silver Spire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book only, book with Drops of Springwater CD, book with The Silver Spire CD, or book with both CDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this book only for piano accordion players?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Although Karen Tweed is closely associated with the piano accordion, the tunes are suitable for many traditional melody instruments, including accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute and whistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the book include chords?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chords are included, making the collection useful for accompanists as well as melody players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this book include Karen Tweed’s own tune settings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The collection includes Karen Tweed’s own interpretations and settings of many well-known Irish session tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this useful for Irish session musicians?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The collection contains many widely played Irish session tunes alongside Karen Tweed’s personal interpretations and musical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Karen Tweed’s versions definitive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The settings are examples of how Karen has learned and interpreted the tunes. Players are encouraged to adapt the music to their own instrument, style and musical voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre companion recordings available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Optional companion recordings are available, including \u003cstrong\u003eDrops of Springwater\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Silver Spire\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Traditional Tune Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers interested in Irish session repertoire may also enjoy \u003cstrong\u003e100 Essential Irish Session Tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e100 Evergreen Irish Session Tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e100 Enduring Irish Session Tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eKaren Tweed's Irish Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially valuable for players wanting a more personal, interpretive collection shaped by a distinctive traditional musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-music-tutors\"\u003eaccordion and melodeon books and learning resources\u003c\/a\u003e, together with our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accordions\"\u003eaccordions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed copy of Karen Tweed's Irish Choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook with Drops of Springwater CD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book supplied with the companion recording Drops of Springwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook with The Silver Spire CD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book supplied with the companion recording The Silver Spire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook with both CDs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book supplied with both companion recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Mallinson","offers":[{"title":"Book Only","offer_id":53872341483853,"sku":"AP104","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book and Drops of Springwater CD","offer_id":53872341516621,"sku":"AP104CS","price":25.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book and The Silver Spire CD Together","offer_id":53872341549389,"sku":"AP104DS","price":25.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book and both CD","offer_id":53872341582157,"sku":"AP104SS","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drops of Springwater CD Only","offer_id":53872341614925,"sku":"AP104","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Silver Spire CD Only","offer_id":53872341647693,"sku":"AP104D","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/KarenTweed_sIrishChoice-800x800.jpg?v=1778409377","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/karen-tweeds-irish-choice-book","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}