"Singing in Irish Gaelic" Book and Companion CD with Guitar Chords

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Gaelic songs are beautiful to listen to and to sing, but until now it has been extremely difficult for anyone without knowledge of the Irish language (Gaelic) to sing the songs of that tradition. A must for anyone who has always longed to sing the old songs of Ireland, this book and CD decodes the Irish language for those who aspire to sing these songs without them having to undertake an Irish language course.

The fourteen songs are presented in an accessible fashion. On the CD, the author speaks each phrase slowly, leaving a pause for the student to imitate the pronunciation. The author then sings each song in a simple, plain style, conducive to learning. The book has the sheet music, guitar chords, phonetics, Irish lyrics, and a translation and background to each song.

There is an introduction which gives information on traditional singing in Irish as well as a guide to the phonetic system used. The songs are graded linguistically and musically so that the student can build up skills as she or he progresses through the book.

Overall Difficulty: Beginning

Song Titles

Aymon Ah Khrik (Éamonn An Chnoic)
Aynyeenee (Éiníní)
Bawjeen Elihmee (Báidín Fheidhlimidh)
Bay Aynokh Amawrokh (Beidh Aonach Amárach
Bookhil Ón Airnya (Buachaill Ón Éirne)
Evleen Ah Roon (Eibhlín A Rún)
Far Ah Wahta (Fear An Bháta)
Fol Ee Ó Hó Ró
Hugamar Hain On Sauroo Lin (Thugamar Féin an Samhradh Linn)
Neel Shay Na Law (Níl Sé 'Na Lá)
Rinka Philip A Khyóil (Rince Philip A Cheoil)
Shee Duh Wamó Ee (Sí Do Mhamó Í)
Taw May Muh Hee (Tá Mé 'Mo Shuí)
Vair Mee Ó (Bheir Mí Ó)

REVIEW

Bruce E. Baker, Dirty Linen October/November 2002: This book and accompanying CD from Mel Bay is an excellent alternative for those who might aspire someday to read the Táin but would settle for being able to sing a few of their favorite Gaelic songs in the meantime. McLaughlin presents 14 songs in a very sensible format.

In the book, each song has the lyrics listed in phonetics with the Irish underneath each line. On the next page is the music, with the phonetics and Irish for one verse. The compact disc has two tracks for each song, spoken (slowly and clearly) and sung. The songs themselves include enough familiar ones that every reader will find a song she or he has been wanting to sing ("Sí Do Mhamó Í" or "Buachaill Ón Éirne") along with several other new ones. The phonetic approach is very clearly explained in the book, and the recording clarifies any possible confusions. In addition to the songs, McLaughlin provides a very solid discussion of Irish song and a list of resources for Irish language and music.

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