The Dance Music of Ireland
O'Neill's 1001
172 Pages
Compiled & Arranged by Francis & James O'Neill
From the back cover:
Francis O'Neill (1848 - 1936) is the most famous and influential collector of Irish traditional music, and The Dance Music of Ireland, better know as O'Neill's 1001, is the single most popular collection of Irish dance music every printed. Indeed, it has circulated so widely over the years that it has become known as "The Book" - a virtual bible for all those who love Irish traditional music.
It contains 1,001 tunes, including the following:
- Double Jigs - 365
- Slip Jigs - 45
- Reels - 350
- Hornpipes - 150
- Long Dances & Set Dances - 30
- Miscellaneous - 16
A very in-depth three page introduction is also included.
