Harp piece by O'Carolan
This piece is by Turlough O'Carolan. Notice the strings of the harp have different colors, to help the player keep track of which string is which note. In O'Carolan's days, the strings were made of wire or copper and were all the same color.
It's rather long, so you don't have to watch the entire video.
It's rather long, so you don't have to watch the entire video.
The Uillean pipes
The uilleann pipes are not same as the more recognizable, Highland pipes. The highland pipes are outdoor instruments, and are Scottish. The uilleann pipes are indoor instruments, and are Irish. You don't blow into the uilleann pipes, you draw air into a bag that sits under your arm by moving the bag back and forth (similar to an accordion).
Watch 2 minutes of this video.
Watch 2 minutes of this video.
The Chieftains
The Chieftains are a famous Irish band, known for playing traditional Irish music, and for working with other musicians from different countries. They have won 6 Grammy's, and have been nominated for 18 Grammys. The harp player plays a lot of O'Carolan's music, but this piece is just a combination of reels, by another composer.