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

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

The Definitive Repertoire Collection

This bundle is perfect for serious trad musicians. Book 1 gives you the critical, common tunes, and Book 2 steps up the challenge with more advanced, beautiful melodies. The continuity of the method across both books is brilliant. No more hunting for sheet music—it’s all here, ready for the session.

Name: Brendan Clarke

Place: Melbourne, Australia

Date: 24 April 2024

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

A True Two-Book Progression

I purchased this bundle when I realized I needed a structured path to build my repertoire. The wire binding on both books is phenomenal—I can finally leave my music stand where it belongs. I’ve gone from barely knowing a jig to playing full sets, thanks to this clear, organized resource.

Name: Elena Rodriguez

Place: Madrid, Spain

Date: 5 December 2013

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

Progress seamlessly from a beginner with basic skills to a confident session musician! This bundle includes Session Book 1 (Beginner/Intermediate) and Session Book 2 (Intermediate/Advanced), providing 128 essential tunes in one cohesive method. Get the complete session repertoire and save!

Original price was: €24.00.Current price is: €20.00.

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Key Benefits

  • Total Session Repertoire: Master 128 foundational and advanced tunes.

  • Structured Progression: Clear path from basic jigs to complex reels.

  • Value and Savings: Purchase both books together at a discounted price.

  • Consistency: Enjoy the same clear layout and notation style across both volumes.

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

This is the definitive toolkit for building an Irish traditional music repertoire. By combining both Session Books, you cover the full range of session tunes, from the common airs to the fast-paced challenges. This bundle guarantees you have a tune for every occasion and every level of player you meet. All books feature the essential multi-format notation (ABC/Staff), chords, and lay-flat wire binding.

What You'll Learn:

  • The full spectrum of session tunes (128 total).
  • How to transition between different session speeds and keys.
  • A deep understanding of the common structures and rhythms in trad music.
  • Skills for both introductory and advanced sight-reading.

Who This Book Is For:

  • Any musician committed to mastering a comprehensive repertoire.
  • Players who have completed a basic tutor and need a resource to grow into.
  • Music schools looking for a standardized, multi-level resource.

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 1

Drowsy Maggie
The Silver Spear
The Mountain Road
Cooley’s Reel
The Fermoy Lasses
The Maid Behind the Bar
The Sally Gardens
The Cameronian
The Star of Munster
The Merry Blacksmith
The Cup of Tea

Out in the Ocean
The Kesh Jig
The Lilting Banshee
Donnybrook Fair
The Connaught Man’s Rambles
Morrison’s Jig
Sixpenny Money
The Geese in the Bog
The Rambling Pitchfork
Jim Ward’s Jig
The Battering Ram

The Boys of Bluehill
Cronin’s Hornpipe
The Fairies Hornpipe
The Rights of Man
The Greencastle Hornpipe
The Liverpool Hornpipe
The Galway Hornpipe
The Blackbird Hornpipe
Chief O’Neill’s Favourite
Alexander’s Hornpipe

The Butterfly
Barney Brallaghan
Give Us a Drink of Water
Hardiman the Fiddler
Hunting the Hare
Ride a Mile
The Kid on the Mountain

The Britches Full of Stitches
John Ryan’s Polka
Peg Ryan’s Polka (low key)
Peg Ryan’s Polka (High key)
Denis Murphy’s Polka
The Ballydesmond No. 1
The Ballydesmond No. 2
The Garryowen Polka
Maggie in the Woods
Bog Down in the Valley

The Clare Dragoons
Kelly from Kilane
The Boys from Wexford
The Centenary March
Bonaparte’s March
Séan South from Garryowen

Teddy O’Neill
The Limerick Waltz
Spancil Hill

Planxty Fanny Power
Sí Bheag Sí Mhor

Eibhlin a Rúin
Inisheer Air
The South Wind

Irish Traditional Session Music, Book 2

The Donegal Reel
The Boyne Hunt
The Congress Reel
Craig’s Pipes
The Earl’s Chair
The Heather Breeze
Miss McLeod’s Reel
The Sky Lark
Tarbolton
The Longford Collector
The Tulla Reel
Kilmaley
The Knotted Cord
The Wise Maid
The Green Fields of America
The Maids of Mountsisco
The Foxhunter’s Reel
The Bucks of Oranmore

An Rógaire Dubh
Brian O’Lynn
Father O’Flynn
The Blarney Pilgrim
Behind the Haystack
Fraher’s Jig
Haste to the Wedding
Paddy O’Rafferty
Jerry’s Beaver Hat
The Humours of Drinagh
The Brides Favourite
The Cook in the Kitchen
The Humours of Lisheen
The Mug of Brown Ale
Tripping up the Stairs
Old Tipperary

Fishers Hornpipe
John Egan’s Hornpipe
Off to California
The Glenbeigh Hornpipe
The Golden Eagle
The Stack of Barley
The Snowman’s Fancy
The Fly by Night
The Friendly Visit
The Belfast Hornpipe
Pretty Maggie Morrissey
Eamonn McGivney’s Hornpipe
An Comhra Donn

Kitty Come Down to Limerick
The Drops of Brandy
Dever the Dancer
The Foxhunters Jig
The Boys of Ballysadare Jig
O’Farrell’s Welcome to Limerick

The Magic Slipper
I Have a Bonnet Trimmed with Blue
Tureengarbh Glen
Din Tarrant’s No.5
Johnny O’Leary’s
Munster Bank
Taur Mór No.3

The Weavers
Cuz Teehan’s Favourite
Merrily Kiss the Quaker
Going to the Well for Water

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