Tune of the Month

Tune of the Month http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/ Irish traditional tunes to learn and share Podcast Generator 2.6 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:51:45 +0000 en c. Shannon Heaton 2016 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/images/itunes_image.jpg Tune of the Month http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/ Irish traditional tunes to learn and share Tune of the Month Podcast with Shannon Heaton Shannon Heaton Shannon Heaton shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com no TOTM-April2025-DairyMaid Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-04-2025-dairymaid.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-04-2025-dairymaid.mp3 5:08 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-March2025-Templehouse Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-03-2025-templehouse.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-03-2025-templehouse.mp3 5:58 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2025-MyDarlingAsleep Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-02-2025-mydarlingasleep.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-02-2025-mydarlingasleep.mp3 7:28 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2025-BlackthornStick Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-01-2025-blackthornstick.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-01-2025-blackthornstick.mp3 7:06 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Dec2024-PlanxtyIrwin Waltz in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Waltz in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-12-2024-planxtyirwin.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-11-14_totm-12-2024-planxtyirwin.mp3 9:41 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2024-Providence Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-10-29_totm-11-2024-providence.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-10-29_totm-11-2024-providence.mp3 9:56 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton itunes keywords: Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2024-RightsofMan Hornpipe in E Min, played phrase by phrase for learning Hornpipe in E Min, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-09-02_totm-10-2024-rights_of_man.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-09-02_totm-10-2024-rights_of_man.mp3 8:43 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Sept2024-SliabhRussell Jig in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-08-25_totm-09-2024-sliabh_russell.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-08-25_totm-09-2024-sliabh_russell.mp3 7:43 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sun, 01 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Aug2024-RakishPaddy Reel in D Mix, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D Mix, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-07-27_totm-08-2024-rakish_paddy.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-07-27_totm-08-2024-rakish_paddy.mp3 9:53 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-July2024-DrunkenLandlady Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-06-14_totm-07-2024-drunken_landlady.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-06-14_totm-07-2024-drunken_landlady.mp3 8:15 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-May2024-JacksonsMorningBrush Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-03-27_totm-05-2024-jacksons_morning_brush.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-03-27_totm-05-2024-jacksons_morning_brush.mp3 5:34 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Apr2024-JacksonsJig Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-03-27_totm-04-2024-jacksons_jig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-03-27_totm-04-2024-jacksons_jig.mp3 5:32 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-March2024-AbbeyReel Reel in A Min, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in A Min, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-01-04_totm-03-2024-abbey_reel.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-01-04_totm-03-2024-abbey_reel.mp3 5:11 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2024-MyLoveisinAmerica Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-01-04_totm-02-2024_my_love_is_in_america.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2024-01-04_totm-02-2024_my_love_is_in_america.mp3 6:54 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2024-JimmyWards Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-12-21_totm-01-2024-jimmywards.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-12-21_totm-01-2024-jimmywards.mp3 5:39 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Dec2023-SailorontheRock Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-11-06_totm_december_2023-sailor_on_the_rock.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-11-06_totm_december_2023-sailor_on_the_rock.mp3 4:28 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2023-HauntedHouse Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-10-18_totm_nov_2023_haunted_house.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-10-18_totm_nov_2023_haunted_house.mp3 7:49 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2023-JohnMcHughs Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-09-16_totm_october_2023-john_mchughs.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-09-16_totm_october_2023-john_mchughs.mp3 6:13 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Sept2023-WeeJohnny Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-08-29_totm_sept_2023-wee_johnny.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-08-29_totm_sept_2023-wee_johnny.mp3 6:57 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Aug2023-BallintoreFancy Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-09-16_totm_aug_2023-ballintore_fancy.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-09-16_totm_aug_2023-ballintore_fancy.mp3 8:41 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-July2023-Mooncoin Jig in A Mix, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in A Mix, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-06-22_totm_july_2023-mooncoin.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-06-22_totm_july_2023-mooncoin.mp3 7:36 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-June2023-Copperplate#2 Reel in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-05-22_totm-june2023-copperplate2.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-05-22_totm-june2023-copperplate2.mp3 9:38 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Copperplate #1 Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-04-28_totm-may2023-copperplate.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-04-28_totm-may2023-copperplate.mp3 8:17 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-April2023-PigeonontheGate Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-03-29_totm-april2023-pigeononthegate.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-03-29_totm-april2023-pigeononthegate.mp3 6:52 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-March2023-Colliers Jig and Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig and Reel in D, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-02-27_totm-march2023-thecolliers.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-02-27_totm-march2023-thecolliers.mp3 6:09 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2023-GreenCottage Polka in A Min and E Min, played phrase by phrase for learning Polka in A Min and E Min, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-01-29_totm-feb2023-greencottage.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-01-29_totm-feb2023-greencottage.mp3 7:18 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2023-WillieColemans Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-01-29_totm-jan2023-willie_colemans.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2023-01-29_totm-jan2023-willie_colemans.mp3 3:48 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:40:29 +0000 TOTM-Dec2022-MissMcLeods Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-11-18_totm-dec2022-missmcleods.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-11-18_totm-dec2022-missmcleods.mp3 5:58 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2022-ApplesinWinter Jig in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in E Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-10-22_totm-nov2022-applesinwinter.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-10-22_totm-nov2022-applesinwinter.mp3 4:53 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2022-Stack of Barley Hornpipe in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Hornpipe in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-09-17_totm-october2022-stack_of_barley.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-09-17_totm-october2022-stack_of_barley.mp3 5:41 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Sept2022-Star of Munster Reel in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in A Minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-09-17_totm-september_2022-star_of_munster.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-09-17_totm-september_2022-star_of_munster.mp3 6:57 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:38:25 +0000 TOTM-August2022-RedHairedBoy Reel in A, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in A, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-07-27_totm-august2022-redhairedboy.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-07-27_totm-august2022-redhairedboy.mp3 6:05 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-July2022-KeshJig Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-07-27_totm-july2022-keshjig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-07-27_totm-july2022-keshjig.mp3 6:30 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 01 Jul 2022 22:00:00 +0000 TOTM-June2022-Geese in the Bog Jig in C, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in C, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-05-30_totm-june2022-geeseinthebog.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-05-30_totm-june2022-geeseinthebog.mp3 4:49 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-May2022-Shaskeen Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning Reel in G, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-05-01_totm-may2022-shaskeen.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-05-01_totm-may2022-shaskeen.mp3 8:37 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton rish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 02 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-April2022-Golden Castle Hornpipe in A Minor played once around, *and* phrase by phrase for learning Hornpipe in A Minor played once around, *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-03-22_totm-april2022-goldencastle.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-03-22_totm-april2022-goldencastle.mp3 5:10 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, hornpipe no Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-March2022-MountainRoad Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-03-03_totm-march2022-mountainroad.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-03-03_totm-march2022-mountainroad.mp3 4:15 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:58:58 +0000 TOTM-Feb2022-LeitrimFancy Jig in E minor, played phrase by phrase for learning Jig in E minor, played phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-02-01_totm-feb2022-leitrimfancy.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2022-02-01_totm-feb2022-leitrimfancy.mp3 5:58 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:06:18 +0000 TOTM-Jan2022-ConnaughtmansRambles Jig in D, played once around *and* phrase by phrase for learning Jig in D, played once around *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-12-30_totm-jan2022-connaughtmans_rambles.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-12-30_totm-jan2022-connaughtmans_rambles.mp3 6:19 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:34:16 +0000 TOTM-Nov2021-RiptheCalico Reel in G & D, in different configurations Reel in G & D, in different configurations http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-10-19_totm-nov2021-ripthecalico.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-10-19_totm-nov2021-ripthecalico.mp3 8:23 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2021-RoseintheHeather Jig in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Jig in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-10-03_totm-oct2021-roseintheheather.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-10-03_totm-oct2021-roseintheheather.mp3 8:59 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Sept2021-BehindtheBushintheGarden Jig in A Minor Jig in A Minor http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-08-31_totm-sept2021-behindthebushinthegarden.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-08-31_totm-sept2021-behindthebushinthegarden.mp3 6:05 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Aug2021-ContentmentisWealth Jig in E Minor, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Jig in E Minor, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-07-31_totm-aug2021-contentment_is_wealth.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-07-31_totm-aug2021-contentment_is_wealth.mp3 6:31 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-July2021-Legacy Jig Jig in G, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Jig in G, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-07-31_totm-july2021-legacy_jig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-07-31_totm-july2021-legacy_jig.mp3 6:22 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-June2021-RedHairedLass Reel in A, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Reel in A, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-04-27_totm-june2021-redhairedlass.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-04-27_totm-june2021-redhairedlass.mp3 7:11 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 07 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-May2021-DunmoreLasses Reel in E Min, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Reel in E Min, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-04-27_totm-may2021-dunmorelasses.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-04-27_totm-may2021-dunmorelasses.mp3 7:56 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Apr2021-SwallowtailJig Jig in E Minor, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my April 2021 TOTM video. I play through “Swallowtail Jig,” with short phrases (for newer flute players). And once more with longer phrase ideas. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Jig in E Minor, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-02-12_totm-apr2021-swallowtailjig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-02-12_totm-apr2021-swallowtailjig.mp3 6:34 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton itunes keywords: Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-March2021-AnthonyFrawley's Jig in G, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my March 2021 TOTM video. I play through “Anthony Frawley's,” with short phrases (for newer flute players). And once more with longer phrase ideas. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Jig in G, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-02-12_totm-march_2021-anthonyfrawleys.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-02-12_totm-march_2021-anthonyfrawleys.mp3 4:57 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton itunes keywords: Irish flute, Irish traditional music, jig no Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2021-BellesofTipperary Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my January 2021 TOTM video. I play through “Belles of Tipperary,” with short phrases (for newer flute players). And once more with longer phrase ideas. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-01-03_totm-feb2021-bellesoftipperary.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-01-03_totm-feb2021-bellesoftipperary.mp3 6:56 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2021-EarlsChair Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my January 2021 TOTM video. I play through “The Earl’s Chair,” with short phrases (for newer flute players). And once more with longer phrase ideas. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Reel in D, played with short and long phrases *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-01-03_totm-jan2021-earlschair.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2021-01-03_totm-jan2021-earlschair.mp3 5:39 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton itunes keywords: Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Dec2020-Inisheer classic G Major Waltz, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my December 2020 TOTM video. I teach an essential session tune "Inisheer.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic G Major Waltz, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-dec2020-inisheer.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-dec2020-inisheer.mp3 6:11 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 21 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2020-HarvestHome classic D Major Hornpipe, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my November 2020 TOTM video. I teach an essential session tune "Harvest Home.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major Hornpipe, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-nov2020-harvesthome.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-nov2020-harvesthome.mp3 4:58 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2020-SligoMaid a classic A Minor Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my October 2020 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Sligo Maid.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic A Minor Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-14_totm-oct2020-sligomaid.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-14_totm-oct2020-sligomaid.mp3 5:31 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton itunes keywords: Irish flute, ornamentation, reel no Mon, 19 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Sept2020-WiseMaid classic D Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my September 2020 TOTM video, in which I teach an essential session tune "The Wise Maid." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-08-15_totm-sept2020-wisemaid.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-08-15_totm-sept2020-wisemaid.mp3 5:48 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Aug2020-TrippingtotheWell lovely G Major polka, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my August 2020 TOTM video. I play through the polka "Tripping to the Well” with fiddle player Armand Aromin. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> lovely G Major polka, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-08-15_totm-aug2020-trippingtothewell.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-08-15_totm-aug2020-trippingtothewell.mp3 5:38 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-July2020-TheAshplant classic E Minor Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my July 2020 TOTM video. I play through an essential session tune "The Ashplant” with dancer Kieran Jordan. Then I break the tune down phrase by phrase for learning. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic E Minor Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-06-25_totm-july2020-ashplant.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-06-25_totm-july2020-ashplant.mp3 5:00 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-June2020-DevanneysGoat classic D Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my June 2020 TOTM video. I teach an essential session tune "Devanney's Goat.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-06-14_totm-june2020-devanneysgoat.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-06-14_totm-june2020-devanneysgoat.mp3 6:06 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Apr2020-IrishmansHearttotheLadies Jig in A Major, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my April 2020 TOTM video, in which I play an essential session tune “Irishman's Heart to the Ladies” with fiddle player Katie McNally. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Jig in A Major, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-05-18_totm-april2020-irishmanshearttotheladies.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-05-18_totm-april2020-irishmanshearttotheladies.mp3 4:45 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 18 May 2020 18:01:56 +0000 TOTM-May2020-MaidontheGreen classic G Major Jig, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my May 2020 TOTM video, in which I play an essential session tune “Maid on the Green” with fiddle player Ellery Klein. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic G Major Jig, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-05-18_totm-may2020-maidonthegreen.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-05-18_totm-may2020-maidonthegreen.mp3 4:55 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 18 May 2020 13:27:24 +0000 TOTM-March2020-FigForAKiss classic E Minor Slip Jig, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my March 2020 TOTM video. I teach an essential session tune "Fig for a Kiss.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic E Minor Slip Jig, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-03-02_totm-march2020-figforakiss.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-03-02_totm-march2020-figforakiss.mp3 5:17 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, slip jig no Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2020-SwingingonaGate a classic G Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my January 2020 TOTM video. I teach an essential session tune "Swinging on a Gate” (aka Swingin' on a Gate) Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic G Major Reel, played as a duo *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-feb2020-swinginonagate.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-23_totm-feb2020-swinginonagate.mp3 6:07 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Irish traditional music, reel no Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2020-HastetotheWedding a classic D Major Jig, played as DUO *and* phrase by phrase for learning Here's an audio version of my January 2020 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Haste to the Wedding.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic D Major Jig, played as DUO *and* phrase by phrase for learning http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-14_totm-jan2020-hastetothewedding.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2020-01-14_totm-jan2020-hastetothewedding.mp3 5:25 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0000 Si Beag Si Mor classic D Major waltz, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my December 2019 TOTM video, an essential waltz called “Sí Beag Sí Mor.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major waltz, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-12-sibeagsimor.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-12-sibeagsimor.mp3 7:49 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Banish Misfortune classic D Modal Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my November 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Banish Misfortune.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Modal Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-11-banishmisfortune.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-11-banishmisfortune.mp3 8:01 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Lilting Banshee classic A Modal Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my October 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called the “Lilting Banshee.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic A Modal Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-10-liltingbanshee.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-10-liltingbanshee.mp3 6:41 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Britches Full of Stitches classic polka, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my September 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Britches Full of Stiches,” played here in three different keys. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic polka, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-09-britchesfullofstitches.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-09-britchesfullofstitches.mp3 6:39 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 16 Sep 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Silver Spear classic D Major Reel, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my August 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “The Silver Spear.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major Reel, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-08-silverspear.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-08-15_totm2019-08-silverspear.mp3 6:38 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:30:00 +0000 The Old Favorite a classic G Major Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my July 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “The Old Favorite.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic G Major Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-06-16_totm2019-07-oldfavorite.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-06-16_totm2019-07-oldfavorite.mp3 7:15 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Boys of Bluehill a classic D Major Hornpipe, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my June 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Boys of Bluehill.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic D Major Hornpipe, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-06-16_totm2019-06-boysofbluehill.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-06-16_totm2019-06-boysofbluehill.mp3 7:15 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 17 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Ballydesmond Polka A modal polka Here's an audio version of my May 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called the "Ballydesmond Polka.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> A modal polka http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-05-15_totm2019-05-ballydesmondpolka.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2019-05-15_totm2019-05-ballydesmondpolka.mp3 5:59 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 20 May 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Morrissons a classic E Minor Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my April 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Morrisson's Jig.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic E Minor Jig, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-04-morrisonsjig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-04-morrisonsjig.mp3 7:47 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, Jig no Mon, 15 Apr 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Off to California a classic G Major hornpipe, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my March 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Off to California” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a classic G Major hornpipe, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-03-offtocalifornia.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-03-offtocalifornia.mp3 6:10 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, hornpipe no Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Maid Behind the Bar classic D Major Reel, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my February 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Maid Behind the Bar.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> classic D Major Reel, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-02-maidbehindthebar.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-02-maidbehindthebar.mp3 6:32 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, reel no Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Joe Cooleys a serious session classic, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context Here's an audio version of my January 2019 TOTM video, an essential session tune called “Joe Cooley’s Reel.” Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a serious session classic, phrase by phrase *and* in an ensemble context http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-01-cooleysreel.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-10_totm2019-01-cooleysreel.mp3 7:09 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, Reel no Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:30:00 +0000 Calon Lan Welsh tune played as a hymn, and as an air These days, my audio firepower is going into the Irish Music Stories Podcast. I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!. Meanwhile, TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> Welsh tune played as a hymn, and as an air http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-12-calonlan.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-12-calonlan.mp3 4:02 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Dec 2018 08:30:00 +0000 The Killavil Jig E Minor Jig These days, my audio firepower is going into the Irish Music Stories Podcast. I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!. Meanwhile, TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> E Minor Jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-11-killaviljig.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-11-killaviljig.mp3 4:57 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:25:00 +0000 Far from Home G Major Reel These days, my audio firepower is going into the Irish Music Stories Podcast. I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!. Meanwhile, TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> G Major Reel http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-10-farfromhome.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-10-farfromhome.mp3 4:50 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 Oct 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Tar Road to Sligo B Minor/D Major Jig These days, my audio firepower is going into the Irish Music Stories Podcast. I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!. Meanwhile, TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> B Minor/D Major Jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-09-tarroadtosligo.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-09-tarroadtosligo.mp3 4:54 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sat, 01 Sep 2018 08:30:00 +0000 O’Connor’s Polka Simple Polka in G These days, my audio firepower is going into the Irish Music Stories Podcast. I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!. Meanwhile, TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> Simple Polka in G http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-08-oconnorspolka.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-30_totm2018-08-oconnorspolka.mp3 3:15 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Aug 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Humours of Glendart a classic jig in D These days, my audio firepower is going into Irish Music Stories (I hope you'll SUBSCRIBE to the IMS PODCAST!). So the good ole TOTM podcasts will just be audio versions of the TOTM videos, which is all you need!

]]> a classic jig in D http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-06_totm2018-07-humoursofglendart.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-08-06_totm2018-07-humoursofglendart.mp3 5:20 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton jig, Irish flute no Sun, 01 Jul 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Rainy Day A lovely A Modal Reel Here's the great Rainy Day reel. Regulary scheduled TOTM lessons comin' at you next Monday! Video versions available at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> A lovely A Modal Reel http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-11_2018-06-18_totm2018-06-rainyday.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-12-11_2018-06-18_totm2018-06-rainyday.mp3 5:28 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, reel no Fri, 01 Jun 2018 08:30:00 +0000 The Spring Well an old version of the Kesh Jig Crazy times at TOTM! This month's edition is a rough and ready audio version of the TOTM video. Next month we'll return to podcast format...

]]> an old version of the Kesh Jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-05-22_totm2018-05-springwell-audio_only.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-05-22_totm2018-05-springwell-audio_only.mp3 5:53 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Tue, 01 May 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Galway Rambler Reel in G, and an ode to Irish Music Stories Episode 14 Here's The Galway Rambler... for folks exploring the magic of RELAXED playing.... and for all those folks from the West of Ireland who helped forge the Irish Dance Hall scene. (Learn more in Episode 15 of the Irish Music Stories Podcast! Subscribe at http://www.IrishMusicStories.org )

]]> Reel in G, and an ode to Irish Music Stories Episode 14 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-03-28_totm2018-03-galwayrambler.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-03-28_totm2018-03-galwayrambler.mp3 9:40 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute Reel no Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Toss the Feathers Reel in E Minor, from Irish Music Stories Episode 14 Here's a great old reel that I'll be weaving in to Episode 14 of the Irish Music Stories--an episode all about DANCE HALLS!

Find Irish Music Stories wherever you listen to podcasts.. or head to http://www.IrishMusicStories.org to learn more!

ps - video version of this lesson at https://youtu.be/WsQcnrtNaRA

]]> Reel in E Minor, from Irish Music Stories Episode 14 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-02-19_totm2018-02-tossthefeathers.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-02-19_totm2018-02-tossthefeathers.mp3 4:46 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:30:00 +0000 Free the Heel Reel in A minor, from Irish Music Stories Podcast Here's "Free the Heel," the tune I wrote that starts Season Two of Irish Music Stories. (Check out Episode 13, "The C-Word")

Find Irish Music Stories wherever you listen to podcasts.. or head to http://www.IrishMusicStories.org to learn more!

ps - video version of this lesson at https://youtu.be/5YuK58vXjzo

]]> Reel in A minor, from Irish Music Stories Podcast http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-01-12_totm2018-01-freetheheel.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2018-01-12_totm2018-01-freetheheel.mp3 5:31 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Mon, 01 Jan 2018 08:30:00 +0000 The Tap Room Reel in E Minor, from Irish Music Stories Season One Here's "The Tap Room," the great old reel that begins Season One episodes of Shannon's Irish Music Stories Podcast. tart of the second phrase. Video version of this tune at my YouTube channel.

]]> Reel in E Minor, from Irish Music Stories Season One http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-12-18_totm2017-12-taproom.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-12-18_totm2017-12-taproom.mp3 4:03 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000 Trip to Athlone Jig in D, with A roll ideas Here's a nice D jig. I include ideas for finessing the long A, at the start of the second phrase. Video version of this tune at my YouTube channel.

]]> Jig in D, with A roll ideas http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-11-20_totm2017-11-triptoathlone.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-11-20_totm2017-11-triptoathlone.mp3 5:27 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Wed, 01 Nov 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2017-ChristmasEve Reel in G with ornamentation Here's a classic reel, with ornaments spelled out. Find video versions of these lessons at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Reel in G with ornamentation http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-10-13_totm2017-10-christmaseve.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-10-13_totm2017-10-christmaseve.mp3 7:00 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Sun, 01 Oct 2017 17:24:00 +0000 Tell Your Cares to the Birds and Bees Original jig in D, appears in Flute Duel for two flutes and piano Here's “Tell Your Cares to the Birds and Bees,” a D Jig for September 2017, played on my Patrick Olwell Pratten-style flute. The tune appears in Flute Duel for 2 flutes and piano, available at http://www.alrypublications.com

For video version of these lessons, head over to https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Original jig in D, appears in Flute Duel for two flutes and piano http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-09-18_totm2017-09-tellyourcares.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-09-18_totm2017-09-tellyourcares.mp3 4:24 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, jig no Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:32:00 +0000 TOTM-July2017-Traveller Reel in G Here's a great old reel in G Major--try playing it many times around, to find the FLOW that backers talked about in "The Backer," the current Irish Music Stories episode

]]> Reel in G http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-07-14_totm2017-07-traveller.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-07-14_totm2017-07-traveller.mp3 7:14 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Flute, Reel no Sat, 01 Jul 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-June2017-LordMayosMarch March in A modal Here's a great old march with a pentatonic structure that can be used for tone exercises and development. Find video versions of these lessons at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> March in A modal http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-06-17_totm2017-06-lordmayosmarch.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-06-17_totm2017-06-lordmayosmarch.mp3 4:24 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, march no Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-May2017-ColemansCross E Minor Jig Here's a classic jig, with a phrase that players can use to examine rhythmic stability. Find video versions of these lessons at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> E Minor Jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-05-15_totm2017-05-colemanscross.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-05-15_totm2017-05-colemanscross.mp3 5:24 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, Jig no Mon, 01 May 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-April2017-FourProvinceFling D Reel for tone, breathing, and string crossing practice Here's a lovely tune to help flute players develop a robust tone and thoughtful breathing patterns... and to help fiddle players work on EASY string crossing. Find video versions of these lessons at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> D Reel for tone, breathing, and string crossing practice http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-04-15_totm2017-04-fourprovincefling.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-04-15_totm2017-04-fourprovincefling.mp3 3:28 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, Fling no Sat, 01 Apr 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-March2017-MaudMillar G Reel for tonal seamlessness and rhythmic surety Here's a nice old reel that is great to start at a session, with a steady pace (and an unflappable expression!). Find video versions of these lessons at https://www.youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> G Reel for tonal seamlessness and rhythmic surety http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-03-21_totm2017-03-maudmillar.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-03-21_totm2017-03-maudmillar.mp3 4:37 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Reel no Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2017-SportingPitchfork Jig for practicing rolls Here's a nice old tune that is great for working ornamentation (rolls) and melodic variation... at the same time! You can find practice mp3 with guitar, with sheet music HERE

]]> Jig for practicing rolls http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-02-27_totm2017-02-sportingpitchfork.m4a http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-02-27_totm2017-02-sportingpitchfork.m4a 7:25 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Jig, Ornamentation no Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2017-ManystheThingISaw A "simple" tune to transpose! Here's a nice, simpler reel to play. And to work on in different keys. Learn why it's handy to know about key signatures, and to be facile in a few of them. Video version of this lesson at youtube.com/shannonheatonmusic.com

]]> A "simple" tune to transpose! http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-01-12_totm2017-01-manysthethingisaw.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2017-01-12_totm2017-01-manysthethingisaw.mp3 5:55 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, reel no Sun, 01 Jan 2017 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Dec2016-WomanofHouse A reel tribute to an historic U.S. Presidential candidate Here's an audio version of my December 2016 TOTM video, a great old reel called "Woman of the House." It get the popular vote at many Stateside sessions. Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> A reel tribute to an historic U.S. Presidential candidate http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-12-15_totm2016-12-womanofhouse.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-12-15_totm2016-12-womanofhouse.mp3 2:45 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:24:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2016-BlackRogue A D-ish Jig for November Here's an audio version of my November 2016 TOTM video, a lovely jig called "The Black Rogue." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> A D-ish Jig for November http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-11-22_totm2016-11-blackrogue.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-11-22_totm2016-11-blackrogue.mp3 4:51 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, jig no Tue, 01 Nov 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Oct2016-TopOfMaol a polka with a great pulse Here's an audio version of my October 2016 TOTM video, a lovely polka called "Top of Maol." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a polka with a great pulse http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-10-13_totm2016-10-topofmaol.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-10-13_totm2016-10-topofmaol.mp3 5:56 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, polka no Sat, 01 Oct 2016 17:24:00 +0000 TOTM-September2016-PlainsofBoyle D Major hornpipe for metronome work Here's an audio version of my September 2016 TOTM video, a classic hornpipe called "Plains of Boyle." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> D Major hornpipe for metronome work http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-14_totm2016-09-plainsofboyle.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-14_totm2016-09-plainsofboyle.mp3 6:49 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, hornpipe no Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:33:00 +0000 TOTM-July2016-MichaelCreamer's a great 'go-into' reel in D Shannon breaks down a good D tune to go into, when switching from one reel to another. Video version of this up at Shannon's YouTube channel.

]]> a great 'go-into' reel in D http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-01_totm2016-07-michaelcreamers.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-01_totm2016-07-michaelcreamers.mp3 5:51 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, reel no Fri, 01 Jul 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-June2016-OutOntheOcean revisiting old chestnuts with fresh energy Shannon tucks into the beloved old session favorite, "Out on the Ocean." Find the video version of this June episode on Shannon's YouTube channel.

]]> revisiting old chestnuts with fresh energy http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-01_totm2016-06-outontheocean.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-09-01_totm2016-06-outontheocean.mp3 5:52 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, jig no Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:24:00 +0000 TOTM-May2016-AverysMazurka G Major Mazurka for Spring Here's an audio version of my May 2016 TOTM video, a mazurka I wrote for my friend Avery. Yeah, it's called "Avery's Mazurka," and it's in my First 50 Book available at shannonheatonmusic.com/irish-music/irish-instructional-materials-2/

Free video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> G Major Mazurka for Spring http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-05-04_totm2016-05-averysmazurka.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-05-04_totm2016-05-averysmazurka.mp3 3:01 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Flute, Mazurka no Sun, 01 May 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Apr2016-NightBeforeLarryWasStretched a lovely B Minor slip jig for April Here's an audio version of my April 2016 TOTM video, a lovely slip jig called "Night Before Larry Was Stretched." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic -- Additional free tracks at https://soundcloud.com/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a lovely B Minor slip jig for April http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-04-12_totm2016-04-nightbeforelarrywasstretched.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-04-12_totm2016-04-nightbeforelarrywasstretched.mp3 4:41 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish Traditional Music, Irish Flute, Boston, Slip Jig no Fri, 01 Apr 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Mar2016-RollinintheRyegrass Thoughts on melodic variation and innovation with an old D reel. Here's an audio version of my March 2016 TOTM video, a lovely old favorite called Rollin' in the Ryegrass. I discuss simple melodic variation in this podcast--and in the video versions of the lesson, which is up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> Thoughts on melodic variation and innovation with an old D reel. http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-03-08_totm2016-03-rollinintheryegrass.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-03-08_totm2016-03-rollinintheryegrass.mp3 4:29 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, variation, Reel no Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:24:00 +0000 TOTM-Feb2016-WoodlandWaltz a romantic waltz for February Here's an audio version of my February 2016 TOTM video, a simple and pretty waltz called "Woodland Waltz." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> a romantic waltz for February http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-02-09_totm2016-02-woodlandwaltz.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-02-09_totm2016-02-woodlandwaltz.mp3 3:42 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, waltz no Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Jan2016-SalmonTailsUptheRiver a beautiful G Major polka for the new year. Yes, polkas can be beauts! We begin another year of TOTM episodes with this great polka in G. This one is at the very end of my new book First 50, a collection of simpler tunes for flutes and fiddles with breathing and bowing advice. Download the book today (hard copy version also availabl). And check out the video version of this tune as you learn it.

]]> a beautiful G Major polka for the new year. Yes, polkas can be beauts! http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-01-06_totm2016-01-salmontailsuptheriver.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2016-01-06_totm2016-01-salmontailsuptheriver.mp3 3:02 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Fri, 01 Jan 2016 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Dec2015-DonaldBlue D Major Reel for D-cember Here's an audio version of my December 2015 TOTM video. It's a nice reel called "Donald Blue," and it's a good social tune that turns up in Irish, Cape Breton AND Scottish sessions. Learn it in time for Boston's BCMFest! Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> D Major Reel for D-cember http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-12-18_totm-12-donaldblueaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-12-18_totm-12-donaldblueaudio.mp3 2:55 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Reel no Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-Nov2015-AppleBlossom A sweet and crisp Slide for Autumn Here's an audio version of my November 2015 TOTM video, a lovely Slide called "Apple Blossom." Video versions of these lessons are up at https://www.youtube.com/c/shannonheatonmusic

]]> A sweet and crisp Slide for Autumn http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-11-11_totm-11-appleblossomaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-11-11_totm-11-appleblossomaudio.mp3 2:34 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Slide no Sun, 01 Nov 2015 08:30:00 +0000 Bold Doherty a moody E Minor Jig for October... spooky! Here's an audio version of my October 2015 TOTM video, in which I played a great old jig called "Bold Doherty." Once a month I offer a Tune of the Month. You can find the video of this performance at https://youtu.be/o6tASyUuCbA

]]> a moody E Minor Jig for October... spooky! http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-10-14_totm-10-bolddohertyaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-10-14_totm-10-bolddohertyaudio.mp3 3:33 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton no Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:30:00 +0000 TOTM-May2015-MissGalvin's a fresh D Major fling for Spring Here's an audio version of my May 2015 TOTM video, a lovely fling called "Miss Galvin's." Once a month I'll offer a Tune of the Month as a break from my TradSchool series. You can find the video of this performance at http://youtu.be/DOz9Wem5tX0

More TradSchool next Monday! Thanks for tuning in.

]]> a fresh D Major fling for Spring http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-05-11_totm-05missgalvinsaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-05-11_totm-05missgalvinsaudio.mp3 2:05 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Fling no Fri, 01 May 2015 17:32:00 +0000 Leaving the Station a sweet and simple reel in A for Spring! Here's an audio version of the 2015 TOTM video series! I will include this original tune in my forthcoming collection of sweet and simple tunes, "First 50." You can also find the video of this performance at http://youtu.be/alEv2qx9xM4

]]> a sweet and simple reel in A for Spring! http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-04-02_totm-04b-leavingthestationaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-04-02_totm-04b-leavingthestationaudio.mp3 1:55 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Reel no Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:30:00 +0000 Irish Washerwoman elegant setting of a sometimes parodied jig An audio version of the 2015 TOTM video series! Thank you for the requests of old school Tune of the Month audio clips. You can find the video of this performance at: http://youtu.be/UiU5WiYtmkw

]]> elegant setting of a sometimes parodied jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-03-02_totm-03b-iwwaudio.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2015-03-02_totm-03b-iwwaudio.mp3 2:36 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, Jig no Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:30:00 +0000 Skye Boat Song A pretty waltz in G, simple for all to learn. Here's a lovely tune, giving you time to play, enjoy... and still have time to review the last three installments of the podcast (the Oil for the Chain intensive series)!

]]> A pretty waltz in G, simple for all to learn. http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-09-17_totm-04-skye_boat-september_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-09-17_totm-04-skye_boat-september_2014.mp3 4:20 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, First Fifty, waltz no Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:30:00 +0000 Black Haired Lass ornamentation and breathing for this great single reel The final installment in this 2014 TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. This month: a study of rhythmic surety and melodic variation for session favorite reel, "Black Haired Lass."

]]> ornamentation and breathing for this great single reel http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-12-19_totm-07-blackhairedlass-december_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-12-19_totm-07-blackhairedlass-december_2014.mp3 5:02 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, Reel no Sun, 01 Jun 2014 08:30:00 +0000 Star of Munster Shannon saves the first measure of this fine Irish modal REEL! A new TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. This month: a study of rhythmic surety and melodic variation for session favorite reel, "Star of Munster."

]]> Shannon saves the first measure of this fine Irish modal REEL! http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-11-12_totm-06-starof-november_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-11-12_totm-06-starof-november_2014.mp3 6:06 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, variation, reel no Thu, 01 May 2014 08:30:00 +0000 Hag with the Money ornamentation and breathing for a favorite D Major jig A new TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. Here: a study of rolls and breaths in the D Major jig "Hag with the Money."

]]> ornamentation and breathing for a favorite D Major jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-07-17_totm-02-hagwith-july_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-07-17_totm-02-hagwith-july_2014.mp3 6:16 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, Jig no Tue, 01 Apr 2014 08:30:00 +0000 High Part of the Road ornamentation basics for this G Major jig A new TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. Here: a study of rolls in the G Major jig "High Part of the Road."

]]> ornamentation basics for this G Major jig http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-06-19_totm-01-highpart-may_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-06-19_totm-01-highpart-may_2014.mp3 6:06 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, Jig no Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:34:00 +0000 Bird in the Bush breathing and ornamentation for this G Major reel A new TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. Here: a style study of the G Major reel "Bird in the Bush."

]]> breathing and ornamentation for this G Major reel http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-10-22_totm-05-birdin-october_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-10-22_totm-05-birdin-october_2014.mp3 5:54 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, Reel no Sat, 01 Feb 2014 08:30:00 +0000 Maid Behind the Bar Tips for playing this session standard with style and heft A new TOTM series in which Shannon dissects tunes from her book, Oil for the Chain. Here: giving "Maid Behind the Bar" its stylistic due.

]]> Tips for playing this session standard with style and heft http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-08-22_totm-03-maidbehind-august_2014.mp3 http://www.mattandshannonheaton.com/TOTM/?name=2014-08-22_totm-03-maidbehind-august_2014.mp3 6:28 shannon@mattandshannonheaton.com (Shannon Heaton) Shannon Heaton Irish flute, ornamentation, reel no Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:30:00 +0000