Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby (1910)

Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby is a book written by Francis O'Neill and published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the traditional music of Ireland, covering the history, instruments, and styles of Irish folk music. O'Neill, who was a police officer in Chicago and an avid collector of Irish music, provides detailed descriptions of the various types of traditional Irish music, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, and airs. He also includes information on the origins of Irish music, the instruments used in traditional Irish music, and the different regional styles of Irish music. The book features numerous musical examples, including sheet music and lyrics, as well as photographs and illustrations of musicians and instruments. Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Irish music, and remains a valuable reference for musicians and scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.