The Wexford Tunebook
At McNeela Music, we are incredibly passionate about keeping Irish music and its tunes alive and well. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer The Wexford Tunebook—a remarkable collection of traditional tunes that captures the history, and musical heritage of County Wexford.
Compiled by the fiddle player John Roche, this tunebook holds over 450 traditional and traditional-style tunes from musicians in the region of County Wexford. This book contains some brand-new tunes and also includes older tunes from prints and manuscripts linked to Wexford, giving players a chance to dive into lesser-known pieces that have deep roots in Irish history.
Features & Specs:
- Over 450 Traditional Tunes
- Formatted to Fit Standard Sheet Music Manuscripts
- Includes Both New Compositions And Historic Pieces
- Compiled by Fiddle Player John Roche
- Supported by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
- All From or Based-On County Wexford
What Makes The Wexford Tunebook Special?
Extensive Collection of Unique Tunes
With over 450 pieces, this book brings together both traditional compositions and newly notated tunes by Wexford musicians. It’s a true tribute to the talent and creativity of the county’s musicians, making it a must-have for any lover of Irish music.
Historic Sources
The Wexford Tunebook features music from older printed and manuscript sources, bringing forgotten tunes to life and giving them new resonance for modern players. This historic touch makes the tunebook both a learning tool and a valuable piece of Wexford’s cultural history.
Supported by Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Generously supported by Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and other key Irish music organizations, The Wexford Tunebook is part of a special publication effort by the Wexford Public Library Service to coincide with the hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Wexford in August 2024.