Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby (1910) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120836311)

Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby is a book written by Francis O'Neill in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to traditional Irish music, covering everything from the history and origins of the music to the different instruments used in its performance. O'Neill was a well-known collector of Irish music, and his book is based on his extensive research and personal experience with the music. The book includes sheet music for a variety of Irish tunes, as well as detailed instructions on how to play them. It also includes information on the different types of Irish music, such as jigs, reels, and hornpipes. Throughout the book, O'Neill emphasizes the importance of preserving and promoting Irish folk music, and he provides readers with the tools and knowledge they need to do so. Overall, Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish music and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis O'Neill
ISBN-10: 112083631X
ISBN-13: 9781120836311
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d