Traditional Irish Concertina | Intermediate

Master the authentic sounds of the Irish concertina with champion player Conor O'Loughlin, in this free online course.

Published by

Saved For Later

Confident you have the skills to certify without completing the course content?

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Recall how to play 'Jackie Daly’s Jig’
Describe how to perform 'cuts', one of the fundamental techniques for ornamenting concertina playing
Distinguish a cut from a triplet
Discuss the best places to introduce cuts and triplets
Identify a hornpipe rhythm and play the hornpipe, 'Off to California'
Recognise potential places to add ornamentation to 'Off to California'
Discuss the different options for playing chords in the key of C
Identify the different notes that can be used to play chords in the key of D
Distinguish the reel rhythm and play the reel 'The Weeshie Bag of Potatoes' or ‘Follow Me Down to Carlow’
Illustrate how to add ornamentation using chords to the reel 'The Weeshie Bag of Potatoes'

Published by

Positive learner ratings

Learners Courses

Earn credentials that matter: Anyone can say they’re learning. A CPD-accredited Alison Certificate proves you followed through.
Get an edge over others: Add your Certificate to your CV, LinkedIn, and Alison Profile to strengthen job applications and promotion opportunities.
Show you’re serious about growth: A Certificate signals initiative, commitment, and a willingness to keep learning; qualities employers actively look for.