Others with a more sophisticated knowledge of Irish American history will be delighted at all sorts of surprises. This book traces the history of dance in Ireland and reveals how Irish dance has survived centuries of emigration, invasion, and persecution. It is more than the history of dance, however, with chapters on music, dance costumes, competitions, and the phenomenal revival. The book also defines the social and cultural significance of dance in Ireland and among the Irish Diaspora. For the smitten fan of Irish dance, there are instructions and illustrated steps to two elementary dances.
Irish music is played by young people all over the world.
Here for the first time is a book specially people who love it, giving the background to the music, fascinating information about the instruments used, details about tunes, famous events and musicians, different styles, stories about tunes and players. A great source of quirky details and useful basic information. Full of photographs and illustrations. This is the best Irish technique book I've ever seen. All the common celtic musical techniques are discussed, including grace notes, rolls and crans.