1. Irish Instruments Revision

2. The Fiddle ♪ This is the same instrument as the violin ♪ It is held under the chin or against the chest, shoulder or arm ♪ Like the violin it is played with a bow ♪ This has been used for dance music since at least the 18 th century ♪ It is a very popular, widely used instrument Famous player: Frankie Gavin

3. The Flute ♪ There are many different types of flutes used. ♪ This vary from the single-keyed to the modern fully-keyed instruments. ♪ The traditional flute is made from wood ♪ It has a warm soft tone. ♪ The flute is particularly adept at ornamentation Famous player: Matt Molloy

4. The Tin Whistle ♪ References to the whistle (feadan) go back to ancient times. ♪ Two types of whistle are most common (though others are available) ♪ These are the C and D whistle (The letters refer to the key of the whistle) ♪ Much traditional music is played in keys of one or two sharps, thus the D whistle is used for group playing. Famous player: Mary Bergin

5. The Uilleann Pipes ♪ The Irish pipes (distinct from the Scottish bagpipes) ♪ emerged in the 18 th century. ♪ As the name suggests the uilleann pipes are plyed from the elbow ♪ One elbow pumps the bellow, pushing the air through a reed at the top of the chanter producing the sound. ♪ The melody is played on the chanter ♪ Three regulators provide simple chordal accompaniment ♪ Three drones sound a continuous unchanging accompaniment Famous player: Liam O’ Floinn