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Best books to learn Irish traditional music, in order
Irish traditional music is learned in rooms, by ear, from other players, and no book will ever be the primary source — which is why the best writing on it is about how the transmission works rather than about the notes.
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Irish Traditional Music: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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- How should I approach learning irish traditional music?
- Irish traditional music is learned in rooms, by ear, from other players, and no book will ever be the primary source — which is why the best writing on it is about how the transmission works rather than about the notes.
- What's a good book to start irish traditional music with?
- A strong starting point is Last night's fun by Ciaran Carson. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after irish traditional music?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Indian classical music, Bossa nova and Brazilian music.