April 29, 2023

Irish Bouzouki Music

Irish Bouzoukis are hybrid instruments derived from Greek Bouzoukis and modified for Irish traditional music. Johnny Moynihan of Sweeney’s Men popularised the bouzouki in Ireland during the mid 1960s, followed by Alec Finn from Galway group Cana Band and De Dannan respectively. History If you enjoy Irish music, chances are you have come across the bouzouki. A traditional folk instrument […]

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April 27, 2023

Irish Bouzouki Songs

The Irish bouzouki may be newer to Irish music, yet it has already forged an identity of its own. This book provides insight into its roots, history, and styles of its most notable players. The bouzouki is an instrument with eight metal strings arranged into four pairs called courses, where two higher-pitched (treble) courses are tuned to the same note […]

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