Irish Flute - Recently Updated Pages

Flute makers

waltcamp45 — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:11:09 CDT

Fine flutes, especially for the budget-minded enthusiast ...

$ = base price of US$400 or less
$$ = base price of US$400 to US$800
$$$ = base price above US$800

(the base price excludes extras, such as keys, decorative rings, cases, etc.)

Favorite flutists

waltcamp45 — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:13:20 CDT

Premier performers of Celtic music on the Irish flute ...

Hanz Araki
Kevin Crawford (titles on Amazon)
Flook
Cathal McConnell of Boys of the Lough
Matt Molloy formerly of The Bothy Band and Planxty, and currently of The Chieftains

Overviews

waltcamp45 — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:44:36 CDT

Here are some helpful overviews of the Irish flute:

Irish flutes

History of the Irish flute

waltcamp45 — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:41:05 CDT

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Flute communities

waltcamp45 — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 13:29:30 CDT

Connect with fellow flutists online:

The alt.flute newsgroup—a Usenet discussion group about all types of flutes (including Irish flutes). You can browse the newsgroup using a Web-based newsgroup reader, such as the one at http://alt-news.net/alt.flute/.
Chiff & Fipple's (main site) flute discussion forum—perhaps the best community on the Web for discussing the Irish flute. These folks know their stuff!
The Session's (main site) discussion forum—a wide-ranging discussion forum that focuses on the music (whereas the Chiff & Fipple forums focus more on the instruments). But there are occasional discussions about the Irish flute. The Session also has a phenomenal tune bank for learning new tunes.
woodenflute.com's e-mail discussion list—a low-volume discussion list whose contributors, like those on the Chiff & Fipple forum, are some of the biggest and best-known makers and players of the Irish flute.

Examples, samples & tunes

Anonymous — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:18:30 CDT

Places where you can hear flute music on the Web:

Tin Whistle Tunes' Clips & Snips section for flutes

Home

waltcamp45 — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:18:49 CDT

A site for those who play (or want to) the Irish flute, also known as the simple-system flute. Mostly, this wiki contains links to other Web sites and online resources that provide information and instruction. It's a way to keep track (and make sense) of what's available elsewhere.

Books

waltcamp45 — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:45:38 CDT

Useful books for learning the Irish flute ...

Celtic Music for Flute (author's Web site | Amazon listing)—includes 44 pieces arranged for flute and guitar and comes with a companion CD. Contains a mix of jigs, reels, and airs, with tunes for all skill levels.
The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (author's Web site | Amazon listing)—often regarded as the single most important book for flute and tin-whistle players. Contains a wealth of information ... it's something you'll savor and consult for years to come.

Buying a used Irish flute

waltcamp45 — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:20:05 CDT

Used Irish flutes are often a smart choice, especially for beginners. If they've been well cared for, used flutes sound every bit as good as a new one ... and sometimes better!

Here are some of the best spots on the Web for finding used Irish flutes:

Chiff & Fipple's flute discussion forum (hint: search or browse for discussions whose subject lines include "For Sale" or "FS").
The Irish Flute Store's pre-owned instruments section.
woodenflute.com's for sale section.

Web sites

waltcamp45 — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 17:46:34 CDT

Useful Web sites for learning (and learning about) the Irish flute ...

Celtic Instruments.com: Irish Flute (Web site)—nice, concise history of the instrument and information on key flutists and albums.
The Flow (Web site)—an instructional site on the Irish flute ... from a fellow in Edinburgh, Scotland! The real gems on this site are the surveys of the different playing styles in Ireland, Scotland, and Galicia.
Flutesite (Web site)
A Guide to the Irish Flute (Web site)
Irish Flute
Terry McGee—a flute maker whose site contains a wealth of information.
Rob Greenway's Irish Flute Pages—this site is no longer being maintained.
What is an Irish flute—a long, long essay on the evolution of what's commonly known today as the "Irish flute".
woodenflute.com—[description]

Learning to play the Irish flute

waltcamp45 — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:24:45 CST

A few recommended ...