Top Score Music Academy Blog
Opinions and Thoughts on all things music, including Irish traditional music; learning/playing the piano; music theory, composition & analysis; reviews of music software & hardware; opinions on musical instruments; aural skills, music appreciation & history; tips and tricks for studying and revising GCSE Music & AS/A2 Music
Learn how to hear jigs, reels, slip jigs, hornpipes and polkas for stronger Irish music accompaniment.
Learn how to read Irish bouzouki TAB, understand rhythm, chords, capo use, and authentic accompaniment techniques.
Learn slip jig accompaniment, bouzouki chords, capo tips, counter melodies & F# minor whistle playing.
Learn how to turn Irish sheet music into authentic trad music using rolls, cuts, triplets, modes and variation.
Learn Ionian, Dorian, Mixolydian and Aeolian modes in Irish trad music, with capo tips, chord choices and practice guidance.
Learn how to accompany Sam Cormier’s Reel on Irish bouzouki using chords, rhythm, capo shapes and simple counter-melody.
