The Traditional Slow Airs of Ireland book is a major collection of traditional Irish slow airs that captures the essence and beauty of Irish traditional music. Included in the 118 airs that make up this fabulous compilation, are some of the great sean-nos (old style) airs as well as tunes by Caloran and other favorite and well-known pieces. Author Tomas O’Canainn has a lifetime of experience both performing and teaching Irish music and his selection of beautiful, soaring and majestic slow airs is ideal for extending your repertoire for any melody instrument. These relatively easy pieces are also suitable for those approaching Irish slow airs for the first time. Includes 2 x CDs, presenting every tune in the book played by the author and an ensemble of expert traditional musicians so you can hear how the pieces should sound.

This major collection of Irish slow airs represents an important step forward in the documentation of Irish music. As the author of this book says” a well-played air has a splendid, soaring dimension that must be experienced to be heard”. Traditional Slow Airs of Ireland is the key to a fuller appreciation of a musical richness which stretches back through the centuries.

With so many pieces to choose from like Siubhan Ni Dhuibhir, Carraigfergus, The Banks of the Suir, Airde Cuan, Buachaill Caol Dubh, Blind Mary, Ar Eirinn, O’Rahillys Grave and 110 more.

Traditional Slow Airs of Ireland- a truly remarkable book of slow airs now available at Trax Music Store.