Singing in Irish Gaelic - A Phonetic Approach Suitable for non-Irish Speakers
Singing in Irish Gaelic - A Phonetic Approach Suitable for non-Irish Speakers
by Mary McLaughlin
Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing, but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland, this book and audio download available online decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without them having to undertake an Irish language course. The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. In the online audio , the author speaks each phrase slowly, leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. The author then sings each song in a simple, plain style, conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music, guitar chords, phonetics, Irish lyrics, and a translation and background to each song. There is an introduction which gives information on traditional singing in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used. The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book. Includes access to online audio.
Product Number: 98549M
Format: Book + Online Audio
Skill Level: Beginning
Pages: 48
Binding: Saddle Stitched
Size: 8.75 x 11.75
Date Published: 07_24_2015
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