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- What makes Irish music unique?
- What are the characteristics of Irish music?
- What scales are used in Irish music?
- What type of instrument is most used in Irish music?
What makes Irish music unique?
What makes the Celtic Music unique? The Celtic music is generally played in ensembles, with the melody instruments playing in unison (or octaves), not in harmony. The music tends to be repeated many times. ... This makes it a challenge for wind instrument players to find places to breathe in between the notes.
What are the characteristics of Irish music?
Most tunes are in AABA, ABBA and AABB forms. Irish music is melodic instead of harmonic. Ornamentation and melodic variation is preferred over chords and harmony. However, trad instruments like the hard and accordion can be used for chordal accompaniment, and pipes have drones and regulators.
What scales are used in Irish music?
Four scales (or modes) are commonly used in traditional Irish music:
- Ionian (Major Scale)
- Mixolydian.
- Dorian.
- Aeolian.
What type of instrument is most used in Irish music?
The Fiddle
The fiddle is arguably the most popular Irish instrument for banging out some Irish traditional music. Many Irish trad songs feature fiddle music as it's one of the fundamental Irish instruments in folk music.
