Beginner Irish Bouzouki Lesson from the Online Academy of Irish Music with Billy Mag Fhloinn

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Learn Irish Whistle, Flute, Song, Fiddle, Bodhrán, Bouzouki or Concertina from the comfort of your own home, at a pace you are comfortable with, and at a time that suits you.

The Aim of this course is to learn the basics of playing, such as irish bouzouki chords and chord structures, strumming and fingerpicking, counter melody and rhythm. Students will become familiar with the ideas behind traditional Irish music accompaniment, the role of the accompanist in duo or group playing and good session etiquette. Emphasis will be less on melody playing, but countermelody will form an important part of the programme.

Opening credits - played by our very own Thomas Johnston on Low Whistle, courtesy of Rhythms of Ireland dance show.

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[swine102]

Hi Billy, just wondering what make of bouzuki you're playing ? sounds amazing.

[irishmusicacademy]

@swine102 It's a Joe Foley. Sláinte.

[ClanChattan14]

Hi. I'm almost 15 and I can play the acoustic guitar exceptionally well and I was thinking of getting a Bouzouki but I need to know if its as easy as the guitar or harder (possibly easier).

If you can give me some clarification that would be brilliant. Thanks.

[irishmusicacademy]

@ClanChattan14 The way that Billy teaches how to play the instrument, would make it easier than learning how to play the guitar.

[kholmes39]

Also curious about that jig rhythm strumming. For 6/8, are you doing:

down, down, down/up, down, down/up, down, down/up, down?

[irishmusicacademy]

@kholmes39 I'll ask Billy and get back to you guy's.

[jessiebodman]

I'm 39 am I too old to learn. Probably am. :(

[TheAirgead]

Thank you,Billy,this is very clearly explained!

[kholmes39]

@billymagfhloinn Ah, thanks. Got it. Love the jig and slip jig rhythm. What a great sound on bouzouki. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, we have a music gathering called "Zoukfest," with classes, jamming and traditional Celtic and folk music. Haven't made it to one yet, but hope to one of these years.

[billymagfhloinn]

@TheTtstricker

The 123, 223 is just the rhythm, it's not the strings.

[billymagfhloinn]

@kholmes39 I vary from down, down, down/up, down,

to down, up, down, up down up, and any variation in between!

[kholmes39]

@irishmusicacademy Thanks.