Uilleann Pipes Lern-CD-ROM (Seán Óg Potts)

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...I've just started using my Uilleann Pipes CD ROM tutorial and have found it most helpful...
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Learn to play the Uilleann Pipes with our CD ROM Uilleann Pipes tutorial. Uilleann Pipes instruction is by our Uilleann Pipes tutor Sean Potts. Video and audio files combine with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

The Potts name has been synonymous with Piping for generations. Seán performs and teaches worldwide and is a regular teacher at the Piper's Club in Dublin. Seán's closed-fingering, vibrant style is influenced largely by Ennis, Reck and Clancy.

The Uilleann Pipes tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

Beginners

In the beginners’ section Seán demonstrates the basic skills of piping using easy, slow-paced tunes. Jigs and reels are then introduced and ornaments are added gradually. The individual parts of these tunes are demonstrated on video at a slow pace and the full tune is subsequently demonstrated at a medium pace so that you can play along.

 Features:

  15 Beginners' Tunes
  Pop-up Video Screens
  Precise Musical Notation
  Scales and Fingering 
  Easy Airs 
  Cuts and Rolls 
  Triplets
  Jigs and Reels with Ornamentation



Advanced

The advanced section features jigs, reels and hornpipes that are more highly ornamented and melodically complex. Seán demonstrates some more ornamentation and, some intricate techniques unique to the pipes. 

Topics Covered:

  Crans and Popping
  The ‘Shake’ 
  15 Advanced Tunes Including:
 The Gold Ring
 Colonel Frazer
 The Shaskeen
 Páidín Ó Raifeartaigh
 The Liverpool Hornpipe
 


 

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