Hal Leonard Instrumental PLAY-along Irish Favorites Violin + MP3 - Violin
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Summary of This Method
Instrumental Playalong: Irish Favourites is a collection dedicated to enthusiasts of Irish music wishing to play the most well-known themes from the repertoire on the violin. You will find 31 solo violin arrangements accompanied by a backing CD with a polished sound, ideal for working on listening skills, intonation, and placement within a musical context.
The selection highlights unmissable classics such as "Danny Boy", "The Minstrel Boy", "My Wild Irish Rose", "The Wearing of the Green", "Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels)", and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling". The collection explores different characters (songs, ballads, narrative airs) and allows you to alternate between expressive pieces and livelier melodies.
Designed for regular practice, this play-along helps develop a more musical playing style: articulation, phrase breathing, dynamics, and style. It is an excellent resource for any violinist wishing to approach traditional Irish music sheet music with a clear framework, while keeping the joy of playing at the heart of the work.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | ||
| Instrumentation | violin | Genre | play-along / traditional Irish repertoire |
| Collection | Instrumental Playalong | ||
Questions frequently asked
How many tunes does this Irish violin collection contain?
The collection features 31 solo violin arrangements from the traditional Irish repertoire.
Which Irish titles are included in Instrumental Play-along Irish Favorites Violin?
The selection notably includes "Danny Boy," "The Minstrel Boy," "My Wild Irish Rose," "The Wearing of the Green," "Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels)," and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." The 31 arrangements alternate between songs, ballads, and narrative airs.
Is an audio accompaniment provided with the sheet music?
An accompaniment CD is included with the collection. It allows practice of listening and rhythmic placement within a musical context. The title also mentions MP3 content.
Is this method written specifically for the violin?
The indicated instrumentation is violin, with arrangements designed for solo violin.
What aspects of violin playing can be developed with this play-along?
The material addresses articulation, intonation, dynamics, and phrasing through 31 pieces from the Irish repertoire. The accompaniment CD supports work on style and listening.



