Lern-CD ROMs

CD ROM Tutorials for 16 Instruments

"...this sets a new standard of service and quality of tutorials..."
- Bob Jacob, Maryland

MadForTrad are pleased to offer tutorials by some of Irish Music's finest exponents. These instructional CD ROM's, combine Video, Text, Photographs and Music Notation to make the learning experience as easy as possible for you the student.

Video close-ups allow the student to see exactly how the tutors play their instruments while perfect digital audio lets you hear each piece clearly. Individual parts of the tune are shown separately before the full tune is played together. Windows Media Player allows each video to be looped so you can play along with each tune without needing to stop, start, rewind etc. as you must on your VCR, CD or cassette player.

Each Tutorial featues a complete Beginners section as well as a comprehensive Advanced section and is suitable for students of all standards.

System Requirements

The system requirements to run these tutorials are extremely basic and will run perfectly on almost any computer.

P.C.: Windows 95, Pentium 166MHz, 16 MB RAM, CD ROM.

Mac: O.S 8.1, 32 MB RAM, 604 Power PC 180MHz, CD ROM.

We recommend that you download a sample video clip from our Sample Page prior to purchase, in order to confirm that your system can run a CD ROM tutorial. Please allow the video to download fully before attempting to play it.

A media player such as Windows Media Player or Apple Quicktime is needed to run the video clips. These applications should open automatically when you download the sample clips. If you do not have a media player you may download one free from the Microsoft Download Center or from the Apple Website.

Mac Users: The tutorials run best with Netscape Navigator, available for free from the Netscape Download Center. Please contact us if you experience any difficulty with the sample video clips.

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Bodhran Lern-CD-ROM (Frank Torpey, Nomos)

"...not only is Frank a compelling performer and a truly exciting bodhran player, he is also an inspirational and experienced teacher. This is the best bodhran tutor available..."
- Mel Mercier, Head of Ethnomusicology, University College Cork

Learn to play the bodhran with our CD ROM bodhran tutorial. Bodhran instruction is provided by our bodhran tutor Frank Torpey. Video and audio files combine with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

Frank Torpey is a founding member of the group Nomos. He has been Bodhrán Tutor at University College Cork since 1992 and has taught widely in Ireland, the United States and Europe.

The tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The bodhran tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

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Guitar Lern-CD-ROM (John Doyle, Eileen Ivers Band)

Learn to play the Irish guitar with our CD ROM guitar tutorial. Guitar instruction is provided by our guitar tutor John Doyle. Video and audio files combine with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

John Doyle first came to prominence with the group Chanting House and his reputation has continued to grow in recent years through his work with the Irish-American group Solas.

Currently playing with the Eileen Ivers band, John is the most in-demand guitarist in Irish music today: his driving rhythms, powerful bass lines and subtle use of substitute chords blend to create a style that mesmerises both audience and fellow musician alike.

The guitar tutorial caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.

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Banjo Lern-CD-ROM (Gerry O'Connor, Four men and a dog)

“...the single best four string banjoist in the history of Irish Music...”
- Earl Hitchner, The Wall Street Journal

Learn to play the banjo with our CD ROM banjo tutorial. Banjo instruction is provided by our banjo tutor Gerry O Connor. Video and audio files combine with music notation, text and photos to make the learning process as easy as possible.

The MadForTrad banjo tutorial was recorded by renowned banjo player Gerry O'Connor (of Four Men and a Dog fame). As well as being a successful performer, Gerry is also an experienced banjo teacher who regularly gives workshops in Ireland, Europe and the United States.

The banjo tutor caters for all levels from the absolute beginner to very advanced players. The banjo tutorial also includes a performance piece and an interview with the tutor.