Irish Traditional Music
Everything published on Viyolens under Irish Traditional Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Button Accordion for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tenor Banjo for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The tenor banjo is genuinely accessible for beginners with some musical background — this guide helps you choose your tuning tradition, get your first sounds and build a practice approach that works.
Tenor Banjo: A Complete Guide
Four strings, two tuning traditions and a history that spans jazz, Dixieland and Irish sessions — the tenor banjo is one of the most versatile and distinctive instruments in folk and traditional music...
Tin Whistle Explained: Features, Types and Tips
The tin whistle is one of the most accessible traditional instruments — here is how it works, what keys are available and how it is played in folk traditions.
Common Tenor Banjo Mistakes to Avoid
The tenor banjo exposes errors clearly, which makes it an honest teacher — here are the mistakes that trip up most beginners and how to address each one before they become habits.
Concertina Explained: Features, Types and Tips
From Victorian parlours to Irish session rooms, the concertina has carried centuries of musical expression. Learn how this hexagonal instrument works and why it remains central to folk tradition.
Tenor Banjo: A Complete Buyer's Guide
From short-scale Irish models to full-size jazz resonators, choosing a tenor banjo means understanding a handful of key variables — this guide makes those decisions straightforward.
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Button Accordion
Traditional bellows instrument with button rows, valued for dance music, regional styles and lively folk performance.
Concertina
Compact bellows instrument with a bright, nimble voice, widely used in British, Irish and maritime folk music.
Tenor Banjo
Bright, punchy banjo used for folk, dance and traditional picking styles.
Tin Whistle
Tin whistles are bright, portable folk instruments ideal for beginners, sessions and traditional music players.
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