Galway Bay Hornpipe
Here’s an intermediate lesson on how to play this haunting Irish hornpipe. I learned it from a Martin Hayes recording called “Under The Moon”.
This tune is recommended for students in Module 2.6 or higher. It’s a good way to practice the G Aeolian scale, Low Fourth Finger and the swing feel.
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Learning chunks
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Preparation
Review and practice these lessons:
B Flat Major Scale (Upper Octave) Exercises
Play D3 with a G drone. Allow your breath, body, and mind to relax. Listen to the blend of your fiddle with the drone, and enjoy the sound.
G drone
Then practice the G aeolian scale:
G Aeolian: D3-A0-L1-L2-3-L4-EL1-L2 | E3-L4
A Part, First Quarter
(D3-A0)-L1-0-L1-L2-3-L2-3-EL1 | L2-L1-L2-3-L2-3-L4-L2
A Part, Second Quarter
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A part, third quarter
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A part, fourth quarter
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B part, first quarter
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B part, second quarter
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B part, third quarter
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B part, fourth quarter
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Other versions
Martin Hayes versions
Here’s the recording that I based this lesson on.
Here’s a lesson from Martin on the tune…
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