This is a very common polka, and because of its simplicity is ideal for learners. This tune is often used when playing for dancers but it is a lovely but simple ‘stand alone’ tune. The left hand doesn’t need to move at all; the notes are all in the first three sets on the four highest-pitched strings. Also, the last …
Lesson 13. The Kerry Polka
This lively tune is not just a Kerry polka, Tony says, but *the* Kerry polka. Tony refers to a nice recording of this by a Connemara accordion player, Sonaí Choilm Learaí (on CIC Records). This is a tune that fits very well with the guitar. It’s in the key of G. Chords for the accompaniment are G, C, A7, and …
Lesson 7. Jimmy Doyle’s
Our first polka. This is in the key of G. Polkas, like slides, are common in south-west Ireland. They are in 2/4 time.
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