Celtic Music Instruments. From the thump of the Bodhrán to the airy rasp of the wooden flute, celtic music is known by its instruments. Here's an introduction to the main players, with links to more information, for players and afficionados. Fiddle The fiddle is the mainstay of most Scottish and Irish music. The instrument is exactly the same as a violin; fiddle is simply the term used in traditional music. Despite it's popularity, there's not much information on the net about fiddles or fiddling.
Flute Flutes of one sort or another have been played in the celtic countries for over a thousand years. Tin Whistle (pennywhistle) The simplest and cheapest of traditional instruments, yet not so simple to master. More information: Ceolas Tin Whistle guide. Bagpipes & uilleann pipes Several forms of bagpipe are used in celtic music. The Scottish highland pipes are the loudest, played standing, usually in pipe bands.
Bagpipe FAQ Bagpipe Web David Daye's Bagpipe site, for Scottish and uilleann pipes. Bombarde Banjo Harp Voice. Bouzouki world. Instruments. Instrumentos Tradicionais. Instrumentos Tradicionais Portugueses. A Guide to the Irish Flute : Directory of Flute Makers. Home > Directory of Flute Makers This international directory is the most comprehensive available, but is by no means complete; if you know of a flute maker or dealer who's not included, please contact me and I'll add it to the next version of the guide. Please note that a listing in the directory does not constitute an endorsement.
If you are thinking about purchasing a flute from a particular maker, ask other flute players about that maker's reputation. If you're looking for a used flute or if you want to sell a flute, check out the Wooden Flute Exchange, a free service on this site for advertising flutes for sale or flutes wanted to buy. Note: many makers supply soft or hard cases with their flutes, but some don't. Back to top of page. The Harp Guitars of Settimio Gazzo. This evidence consists of a distinctive hollow-arm six-string guitar reliably dated to the 1898-1903 timeframe from Italy - specifically, Catania of Sicily, some 800 miles south of the guitar-building centers in Genoa, Milan and Cento. The instrument at left appears in a catalog of Sicily's Rosario Porto & Figli (Sons), reliably dated to late 1902 or 1903.
The listing includes the details of an Italian patent, registered March 31, 1898. Curiously, it bears an uncanny resemblance to Chris Knutsen's first instrument, his "One-Arm Guitar" patented in the United States (Port Townsend, Washington) in 1896, and in Canada and England in 1897 (the actual Knutsen instruments built had a simple round soundhole like the Porto).
Coincidence? I find it unlikely, even though the Porto listing gives very specific indication of a different "inspiration. " The inventor, Cav. Asphalt tango production and Asphalt Tango Records, Berlin. Muzsikás. Muzsikás is a Hungarian musical group playing mainly folk music of Hungary and other countries and peoples of the region. Established in 1973, it has also played works by classical composers, especially Béla Bartók, who himself collected folk tunes. The group has recorded other albums and, since 1978, has toured regularly around the world. The group's collaboration with the noted singer Márta Sebestyén has produced a string of highly regarded recordings. Members[edit] The group's core members are: Mihály Sipos - violin, citeraLászló Porteleki - violin, koboz, vocalPéter Éri - kontra, viola, mandolin, flute, long fluteDániel Hamar - contrabass, gardon, drum, cymbal Permanent guests are: Márta Sebestyén - vocal, flute, tilinkoZoltán Farkas – choreography, dance, percussionIldikó Tóth - choreography, dance The group also plays regularly with a range of other musicians and groups.
Discography[edit] Albums Living Hungarian Folk Music I. Compilations Contributing artist Trivia[edit] References[edit]