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Tired of confusing, cramped sheet music or books that won’t stay open? Discover the only method crafted from real teaching experience, featuring multi-format notation (ABC/Staff) and audio to make learning jigs, reels, and airs truly enjoyable.

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PRACTICE HASSLE-FREE

Our durable wire binding ensures your book lies perfectly flat on your stand, table, or lap—no more fighting folded pages.

LEARN YOUR WAY

Every tune features both traditional Staff Notation and easy-to-read ABC Notation, plus chords for accompanists.

INSTANT CLARITY

Clear, instrument-specific finger charts (for Tin Whistle, Flute, etc.) are included right on the page, eliminating guesswork.

LASER FOCUS

Our simple philosophy is one tune per page. Master each melody without distraction, building your repertoire step-by-step.

STRUCTURED CURRICULUM

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an intermediate player, our books provide a clear, logical path to musical mastery.

ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION

Every book includes a helpful introduction to the music theory and core concepts relevant to Irish Traditional Music.

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The Ceol Tracks Advantage:

See It, Read It, Play It.

No more guessing! We eliminate frustration by putting everything you need to learn on one simple page: Staff Notation, ABC Notation, Chord Progressions, and clear Finger Charts. This unique, structured approach allows you to learn visually, by note, or by ear—faster and with more confidence.

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Tin Whistle & Session Starter Bundle

Perfectly Paired Tutors

Fantastic value! The Primary Tin Whistle Tutor is incredibly clear for a true beginner, and I love that the Session Book uses the same consistent notation style. It makes the transition from learning fundamentals to learning real tunes seamless. The whole package is top-notch.

Name: Ben Thompson

Place: Auckland, New Zealand

Date: 6 August 2013

Whistle Improver’s Session Bundle

From Tutor to Session Master

A very well-chosen bundle. It provides a clear, seamless route from foundational knowledge to session-ready repertoire. I would have liked perhaps one or two more advanced ornamentation examples, but overall, the quality of the tunes and the clarity of the layout warrant a high rating. Excellent resource!

Name: Marie Dubois

Place: Paris, France

Date: 1 October 2025

Primary Tin Whistle

The Best Way to Start the Whistle!

I had never picked up an instrument before, and this tutor made learning the tin whistle simple and fun. It walks you through holding the whistle right up to playing simple ornamentation. The exercises are logical, and the finger chart diagrams are crystal clear. I highly recommend this as a true beginner resource!

Name: Chloe O’Connell

Place: Dublin, Ireland

Date: 10 March 2013

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

Challenging and Rewarding

A solid collection of intermediate tunes. I appreciate the variety, though a few tunes were outside my comfort zone initially—which is a good thing! The chords are well-placed, and the finger charts are still a handy quick reference. A very high-quality follow-up to Book 1.

Name: Michelle Santos

Place: Toronto, Canada

Date: 17 May 2014

The Session Musician’s Bundle (Books 1 & 2)

Essential for Any Session Player

Five stars! The most valuable thing about having both books together is the range of difficulty. I used Book 1 to master the basics and am now working through the rewarding challenges in Book 2. It's the highest quality session resource available on the market, hands down.

Name: Junpei Sato

Place: Tokyo, Japan

Date: 28 July 2016

Primary Tin Whistle

Incredible Clarity for Beginners

This book delivers exactly what it promises: a primary tutor with incredible clarity. I love that the core concepts of music theory are introduced gently, and the progression of tunes feels rewarding. The associated audio is fantastic for checking my technique and tone. A brilliant resource.

Name: Raj Patel

Place: Mumbai, India

Date: 29 January 2020

Primary Tin Whistle

Perfect for Adult Learners

As an older learner, I needed a method that respected my time and didn't feel patronizing. This tutor is structured, clear, and efficient. I particularly appreciate the detailed section on simple ornamentation. It's a professional, high-quality guide that has me playing short tunes within a few weeks.

Name: Robert Nielsen

Place: Oslo, Norway

Date: 8 November 2016

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

Great for My Fiddle Students

I use Ceol Tracks books exclusively in my fiddle classes now. Book 2 is ideal for my advanced students who are ready for more intricate settings and faster tempos. The inclusion of both notations helps them transition smoothly from ABC into more formal sight-reading practice.

Name: Prof. Evelyn Hayes

Place: Limerick, Ireland

Date: 5 July 2023

Whistle Improver’s Session Bundle

Great Value for the Whistle Player!

This is the ideal bundle once you know the basics of the whistle. The Tutor book helped me polish my technique and ornamentation, and Session Book 1 immediately gave me a bank of tunes to apply those new skills. The multi-format notation (Staff/ABC) is exceptionally helpful when focusing on complex fingering.

Name: Fiona Higgins

Place: Toronto, Canada

Date: 19 November 2021

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 1

The Perfect Starter Session Book

This book is exactly what I needed to bridge the gap from learning in isolation to playing in a real session. The selection of tunes is spot-on—all the classics that everyone expects you to know. The staff and ABC notation together make learning so efficient. Highly recommended for anyone taking their first steps into session playing!

Name: Aoife Kennedy

Place: Galway, Ireland

Date: 14 February 2018

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