Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. A member of corkbased band nomos, he has been acclaimed throughout the world as one of irelands greatest concertina players. Are you trying to teach yourself anglo concertina without a teacher nearby. Niall vallely s concertina performance from the mad for trad concertina tutorial. So it will be much faster if i can just buy and download it. February publication of a book of 101 tunes by concertina player.
A 3 cd set featuring 70 tracks of anglo concertina music from 27 different players such as noel hill, frank edgley, niall vallely, mary macnamara, chris sherburn, and many others. His best known tune is perhaps muireanns jig, now often heard in sessions. Concertina player niall vallely comes from the famous armagh family that has produced so many good musicians. About that there is no argument, though arguments and peter went hand in hand. His brother cillian plays the uillean pipes and low whistle, learning from mark donnelly. His funeral took place in newry this morning and i was asked to give a eulogy during the mass which i was honoured to do. The standard anglo learning resources supplementary. Feel free to drop me a line if youd like to chat further about the anglo. Niall and cillian vallely learned their music the oldfashioned way from their parents brian and eithne, who founded the armagh pipers club, a group that for over three decades has fostered the revival of traditional music in irelands north. Hello does anyone know, is there digital version of niall vallely concertina tutor available. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Waterford and particularly the singing of nioclas toibin, although it was written in carraig na bhfear, co. A resident of cork since 1988, niall completed a degree in music at u. On buille, niall is accompanied by his brother caoimhin on piano, paul meehan on bouzouki and brian morrissey on bodhran.
The rte national symphony orchestra marked st patricks day with a performance of a new concerto for concertina by niall vallely, a set by the group moxie, and sean o riadas mise eire. Merris introduction this bibliography lists 183 instruction manuals for english, anglo, and duet concertina,2 dating from the 1840s onward. The sons of brian and eithne vallely, who founded the armagh pipers club in. This is a collection of 101 tunes composed by niall vallely over the past 25 years.
These books are made from a long strip of paper and folded accordion style. Niall vallely listen to free radio stations accuradio. Pica volume 1, 2004 international concertina association. How to make a concertina book with pictures wikihow. Niall vallely is one of the most virtuosic living players of the concertina, a smaller, circular cousin of the accordion. One of celtic musics great concertina players, niall vallely has established himself as one of the most original and distinctive voices in irish music on this. One of celtic musics great concertina players, niall vallely has established himself as one of the most original and distinctive voices in irish music. Niall vallely was born in armagh in 1970 and began learning the concertina at. Since his days in the corkbased band nomos, he has established himself as one of the most original and distinctive voices in irish music, confirmed here on this infectious recording. Niall vallely is an irish musician, born about 1970 in armagh, northern ireland. If you know the title of this song, please let me know so i can correctly label it. Books, dvds, cds tagged concertinabooks lark in the.
Paul has listed a compilation of tutor books for quite a while. The vallely cdrom is thorough and well setout with great little video clips showing both sides of the instrument playing simultaneously. Niall puts a pleasant syncopation into most of the jigs and reels. Get up to date with the latest news and stories about the person niall vallely at the irish times. Beginners in the beginners section the angloconcertina keyboard is simplified by initially dividing it into sections, and niall demonstrates the basic skills of playing the instrument using easy. Concertina player niall vallely is currently touring the country to promote his recently released album, beyond words. Niall vallely on reaching beyond the boundaries of. Peter bellamy was the most flamboyant personality in the folk world. The concert highlighted the different directions in which irish traditional music is developing, writes tim diovanni.
Good basic tutor for the beginner with clear text and lots of chords. I can order dvd, but it means i have to wait at least one month till it would be delivered to russia. Niall and cillians album, callan bridge, was released by the nashvillebased company compass records in early october 2002. Karan casey vocals niall vallely concertina donald shaw. Niall vallely is one of celtic musics great concertina players. Niall vallely and the harriet tubman trio get together for sounds like freedom armagh man niall vallely is concocting a heady brew that has civil rights, experimental jazz and the.
As well as 54 tunes that have been recorded on albums by niall himself solo and as part of nomos and buille and by the likes of lunasa, zoe conway, michael mcgoldrick, kan, daimh and the poozies, there are 47. In 1966 his parents, brian and eithne vallely had founded the armagh pipers club, but he chose to learn the concertina instead, from the age of seven. Niall vallely biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Niall vallely an idealist, an activist, a family man, a musician niall vallely died on sunday. Niall vallely was born in armagh in 1970 and began learning the concertina at the age of seven, taught by his parents brian and eithne vallely, founders of the armagh pipers club. The title track is a slow air, a bit of a trip to transylvania, but it will probably grow on me. Lonely owl books is jeannie lin and bria quinlan writing about writing. Muireanns jig, performed by niall and cillian vallely. Debut album i wont be afraid any more was released in 1995 to widespread critical acclaim it was included as one of folk roots. Modern, traditional, progressive, vocal and instrumental celtic. To play it, you need to open and close the bellows while pressing the keys to make notes. Niall vallely concertina tutor, digital version on the session.
Nic alexandrescu has started writing accordion lessons for beginners jim allens button accordion site has some information about maintaining the accordion, and a large page about playing diatonic accordions, in particular onerow and three row texmex accordions. A comprehensive guide to the english concertina, by les branchett the concise english concertina. I am a composer and concertina player living in cork, ireland cork. They can be plain or very elaborate with fancy papers, popouts and popups and windows.
Stream tracks and playlists from niall vallely on your desktop or mobile device. Ucc library and ucc researchers have made this item openly. Dec 20, 2010 i really enjoyed the highland sessions tonight on bbc 4. Sep 20, 2010 this feature is not available right now. A resident of cork since 1988, niall completed a degree in. Between them they create a contemporary, bright and swinging sound, with almost all. Niall began learning the concertina at the age of seven, taught by his parents brian and eithne vallely, founders of the armagh pipers club, and over the years he has developed a unique approach to playing the instrument. In general, the smaller instruments with 6 or more sides, and leather bellows have been called anglos amongst most of the online concertina community at least it was when i hung out on cnet. Niall vallely malfunction junction 101 tunes custys music. Niall concertina cillian pipes paul meehan guitar caoimhin vallely piano 11. While how easy the concertina is to learn depends on the. It was recorded over several months on two continents during those intervals when the brothers tour itineraries made it possible for them to get to the studio. An buachaillin ban the fairhaired boy an buachaillin ban is a song associated with co. This album combines virtuosic playing with fine choice of tunes, and a perfect blend of pipes and concertina from two people who have that special type of.
In 1966 his parents, brian and eithne vallely had founded the armagh pipers club, but he chose to learn the. Many other ters have commented on this tutor and gone through more of it than i. Niall vallely concertina, welcome to, a learning resource for those interested in playing irish traditional music. He usually plays in the band nomos and as a backup musician for. On buille, niall is accompanied by his brother caoimhin vallely exnorth cregg on piano, paul meehan lunasa on bouzouki and brian morrissey on bodhran. Magnificent tune titles malfunction junction collide with spiritshocking original pieces such as the singing stream. See more ideas about book making, accordion book and book binding. Niall vallely, this tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players and also includes a performance piece and interview with the tutor. If you want to see some other types of this book, do an internet image search for concertina book or accordion book. One of celtic musics great concertina players, niall vallely has established himself as one of the most original and distinctive voices in irish music on this infectious recording.
The standard anglo learning resources supplementary anglo. I really enjoyed the highland sessions tonight on bbc 4. His music stretches across genres from trad to jazz to classical. Niall and cillian vallely can make some very beautiful music when their schedules allow. Join facebook to connect with niall vallely and others you may know. In 1966 his parents, brian and eithne vallely had founded the armagh pipers club, but he chose to learn the concertina instead, from the. Follow these instructions to make a concertina book, which is an origamilooking popup book. Niall vallely on reaching beyond the boundaries of traditional dance music concerto for concertina and orchestra rather than viewing traditional music through a classical music prism i have been looking at other sorts of music from a traditional music perspective.
Aug 26, 2003 niall and cillian vallely can make some very beautiful music when their schedules allow. Niall vallely concertina lisa lynne celtic harp jim mcgraff bodhran mary barton violin john fitzpatrick fiddle,guitar,keyboards,viola,low whistle dermot byrne accordion robbie overson guitar sean keane fiddle erika dukekirkpatrick cello stephen cooney guitar maighread ni dhomhnaill vocals kathy halverson oboe technical credits. The concertina is a reeded instrument similar to an accordion. The arrangements are suited for close listening of nialls subtle and catchy concertina, although there is quality footstomping music too. And yes, niall vallely and noel hill play anglo concertinas. Niall exnomos tiptoes his concertina in between the air pockets of lunasamember cillians pipes with enviable agility.
May 23, 2018 i think there might be some debate between what exactly constitutes an anglo. In 1966 his parents, brian and eithne vallely had founded the armagh pipers. Armaghborn niall vallely has established himself in recent years as one of the most original and distinctive voices in irish music. We found all round the room and the merry thatcher in ceol rince na heireann iv, a book of tunes edited by jackie small. This bibliography lists 183 instruction manuals for english, anglo, and duet concertina,2 dating from the 1840s onward. His performance at whelans last night was impressive. Instruction manuals for the english, anglo, and duet concertina. Its sound is sharper, drier and reedier than that of either the accordion or the melodeon, and in the hands of a player like vallely it seems to have a life of its own, jumping and dancing with feverish energy.