Irish Gaelic Singing Lesson #1 - [The Basics] Start Today

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Everyone :) Thanks for all the comments and likes - Please feel free to ask any questions about this Irish singing lesson or about Irish music in general and we'll get back to you straight away. Remember to subscribe to our channel and click the bell to get notified of our new video releases.

[@tonimcdonough3190]

Are there written lyrics available for these or the subscribed songs? I learn much faster with the visual and even better of phonetic spelling is included too. Thanks for the beautiful music.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Toni, Yes the written lyrics are provided on each song Muireann teaches. You can find the lyrics for this song on the www.oaim.ie website. Create a free account then head to the Gaelic Song page where you will find those. Let me know if you have any trouble.

[@brianmcnamara73]

Hello, I am searching for a song called 'Na hisleain Thiar' or 'Seoladh chuig na hisleain Thiar'. There is a fragment of it sung on a KZbin video as part of a tribute to Francie Mooney of Gweedore; 'Na hÍsleáin Thiar' - Oíche do Francie, Gaoth Dobhair'. I can't find any information about this song. I would like to by a recording and/or sheet music of so that I can learn it. No one I have asked has any idea about this tune. Can you help me?

[@OssoryOverSeas]

She is a living treasure, and a pillar of strength for the Irish language as well as other intangible aspects of Irish culture. Láidir.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Agreed

[@ferncat1397]

Dóín dí ó didle dom is tá mo ghrá chomh deas, Dóín dí ó didle dom 's nach bhféadfainn éirí as. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is tá mo ghrá chomh cóir, Dóín dí ó didle dom le gloin' i dteach an óil. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom 's nach neantóg is bláth buí, Dóín dí ó didle dom 'tá a' fás ar áit mo shaoil. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is grá mo chroí do chois, Dóín dí ó didle dom 'sí a dhamhsódh leis an bport, Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is grá mo chroíse an té, Dóín dí ó didle dom nach bhfaca mé ó inné. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is iomaí cóir is cleas, Dóín dí ó didle dom i do chroí nach bhfuair mé amach. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is tá mo chroí chomh trom, Dóín dí ó didle dom le cloch a chaithfí i ndomhain. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom. Dóín dí ó didle dom is dúirt mo stór liom féin, Dóín dí ó didle dom gan géilleadh do locht bréag. Is dóín dí, ó dí ó didle dom.

[@kurtbogle2973]

YOUNG LADY, you are a perfict example of the kindness and hospitality that make the Irish a truly special people. I love how you are.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Thanks !

[@ciaranobrien8709]

Im irish myself and was looking into the lyrics and meaning of some old songs i knew as a child, this channel and this lady are absolutely amazing, much love

[@Mostrichkugel]

I could watch her for hours and hours, glued to her beautiful face and voice.

[@biot7175]

There are women who are more physically beautiful, but her expressions are so sweet and cute that she's a joy to watch.

[@rue3848]

I’m Irish and I feel like learning would help me get closer to my heritage

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Are you learning the song then?

[@kurtbogle2973]

I love your voice ! You sing to your children, and that's beautiful as well. My Grandmother used to sing to us. It's a wonderful thing to do.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

That's wonderful, thanks for sharing. Lot's more Gaelic songs on the site - www.oaim.ie/song-lessons/songs-irish/

[@brendavisceglia9034]

My Grandmother's mother was from Kerry and she used to sing this song! I don't know it...but I'm about to!!!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Let us know how you get on !

[@brendavisceglia9034]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Shared the site and the lessons with friends and family this morning. Went through 4 lessons yesterday but will keep replaying them until I can actually pronounce everything correctly. She is an excellent teacher! Articulate and a skilled and magnificent singer. Explanations are very good too. The embellishments could be a whole separate course though! It is a pursuit for the rest of my life! thank you!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Brenda, thanks for that ! Let us know if you need any assistance with your music, we’re here to help :)

[@joseluismaldonado4577]

Such a beautiful voice with a beautiful song. I don’t usually compliment this.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Thanks ! Lot's more from Muireann on the site - www.oaim.ie/song-lessons/songs-irish/

[@DanHowardMtl]

My mum died recently and she would have loved these vids. She was from Sneem before she came to Canada.

[@johnzoidberg6502]

Dan Howard Tá brón orm as an gcaillteanas. Hsveca lá beannaithe

[@DanHowardMtl]

Go raibh maith agat

[@steveclujhawkins8063]

My Celtic blood line could fit on the face of an asperin tablet. so this is going to be tough to learn. The absolute most captivating & romantic language in the world.

[@michaelroche3915]

Genetics plays no part in aquiring a language. Its comes easier for some that are gifted with a good ear and memory but it takes time and patience. Languages are there for all to learn .

[@peterjhillier7659]

How I love the sound of Gaelic, and what a beautiful Voice, it made me cry, thank you for such a lovely Video, I wish I could write this Comment in the Gaelic.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Peter, delighted you enjoyed the song, are you learning it?

[@peterjhillier7659]

Online Academy of Irish Music No, oh that I could, I first fell in love with Muireann's beautiful Voice when she sang with Danú. She sang Farewell, Farewell, and I chose this wonderfully sad Song when I said my final Goodbye to my dear Father. I cannot find the Words to thank you enough. Keep Safe.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

So sorry to hear of your loss. Take care Peter.

[@peterjhillier7659]

Online Academy of Irish Music thank you.

[@tomkiely7274]

@@peterjhillier7659 I

[@derrik-bosse]

One of my favorite musicians!

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

Danú - Co Down brought me here, as I was born, live and will die in Uí Echach Cobo (part of An Dún). You are a lovely singer. sláinte!

[@michaantkowiak6679]

I'm Polish, 45 years old, and I've been starting several times already to learn some Irish :-). And this here is a new, very pleasant approach! Go raibh maith agat, Mrs. Nic Amhlaiobh! Understanding Gaelic songs is (from my point of view) a really hard work, even if one is familiar with some basics of Gaelic grammar. Probably impossible without a native speaker's help! But singing them (whether one understands or not...) - it's marvellous!:-)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Michal, There are more lessons on the site www.oaim.ie

[@kingofcelts]

There's more Polish speakers in Ireland on a daily basis than Irish. So, thank you for having an interest in the Irish language too. The very best of luck my friend..

[@michaantkowiak6679]

@@kingofcelts I hope, my Polish compatriots behave sufficiently well!.. There is my cousin's son among them. As for the Irish language, it has always the scent/flair of an ancient secret world.. :-) Generally, we have much sympathy towards the Irish people.Have a look at the "ferocious battle" between Irish and Polish football fans: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2capWti7qZn80 :-)

[@michaantkowiak6679]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic Answering 1 year later - thank you for this link, I will have a closer look at your classes.

[@dinamusic7122]

Thank you so much for your lessons, it inspire me❤❤❤

[@brianfrains.j.2360]

What an astoundingly beautiful voice

[@mccafferyfamily]

This is so good, long in the distance past I have Scottish and Irish heritage and have been planning within the next year to do an Irish music folk album with my kids. I was hoping we could do 2 or 3 songs in Gaelic, this is such a good introduction. Amazing.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Glad you like it ! Learn more songs www.oaim.ie/song-lessons/songs-irish/ -

[@mccafferyfamily]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic yes we became member of site fantastic resources, time to improve on all the Irish folk instruments I have lying around the house

[@joanmurray3288]

This is the first time I heard of Muireann and had the pleasure of listening to your beautiful voice. Go raibh maith agat. J

[@Mezilesialan]

I like this. I join OAIM now. 😊Alan

[@johnkraner2892]

What magnificent talent! What even more magnificent generosity of Spirit! Thank you.

[@hearthstorytelling4971]

Go raibh mile maith agat, Muireann!

[@dal_riata_music]

Go hálainn ar fad, a Mhuireann. GRMMA! X

[@maggoli67]

Thanks much . Nollaig shona duit.

[@freddiemercerful]

This is great, I wish you'd do more guitar lessons on the Online Academy of Irish Music channel.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi John, there are many guitar lessons on the www.oaim.ie website as well as slowed down play along practice tracks which are perfect for guitar learners. Check it out.

[@tm660]

Where can I purchase and download this beautiful song at? Preferably by Muireann if possible! I absolutely love it !

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Noel, You can get the mp3 of Muireann singing the whole song on the www.oaim.ie for free. Just create a free account and go to the song page where you'll see the free singing lessons. Let me know if that works.

[@patmcdonagh748]

Very nice.

[@SherriMatthew-VoxCeleste]

Just starting to learn Irish Gaelic. Thank you for making this video, especially how to pronounce and blend vowels/consonants properly for singing. Agree that it's better to learn Gaelic in the context of song! :-)

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Sherri, Good luck with your Irish learning !!

[@sosh5042]

Check out sean mor on Irish language lessons

[@christopherheinig5590]

Lovely thank you subscribed all the best !!!

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Great to hear it Christopher !

[@RJWilsonNovels]

could you do a video on how to sing Noble Maiden Fair

[@bradleybohus4097]

Great lesson!

[@kurtbogle2973]

Labrim galic , a little bit. Im working on the verbiage right now.

[@shannon7741]

Hello Sionainne anseo . I am very grateful to find you here. what a beautiful gift you are sharing with us. Do you offer live online song circles as Geailge.? Grá Mór Agus Go raibh Míle

[@lyndakean9652]

Are there more video's on how to learn to sing Gaelic songs ?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Lynda, There sure are. You can find the complete set of 13 lessons on the www.oaim.ie website

[@NSAJ33]

Beautiful lady and music. Clan Ainslie reporting in! Find me a lass from your neck of the woods. Haha ;) Greetings from TX!

[@BleaCliath]

Ceacht iontach, a Mhuireann. GRMA agus Nollaig Shona duit.

[@tonygomes6306]

Wonderful Voice.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

So true, are you learning the song Tony?

[@tonygomes6306]

Online Academy of Irish Music . Hi, nice you replicado. Thanks. To learn it I have to persist. I also watched another UTuber teaching the phonetics of Irish accent. Another UTuber teaches the vocabulary and grammar (the spelling?! Wow!) of Irish Gaelic, but again, one must persist. I used to work with friends from Ireland (Londonderry area?) . Oops! , they told me some time ago not say "Londonderry" , just Derry ...... Best wishes, and great video. God bless you....

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Good luck with it Tony!

[@christophermiller9624]

I wish I could hear her sing this in Ireland by a fireplace with everyone with a pint of Guinness in there hand. 🇨🇮

[@tonimcdonough3190]

Is there anyway to find out what the words look like, a transcript? I noticed this was asked previously too. Thank you. Or if someone pays the subscription do they see the words?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Toni, You can find the words to this song on the free lesson. Simply sign up for a free account and go to the Gaelic Song page where you will find the free lesson - www.oaim.ie

[@CriticalGamer-dk3ro]

Ní mór do dhuine ar bith a bith a bheith ag teagascóir chun ár nGaelige teanga a fhoghlaim?

[@traceytinyhouseelohi7803]

Myyy heeeaaarrrrtt!,,,,

[@quranreader7616]

nice vedeo😊

[@feathersong5838]

I cant.. The little slurs, how?? They seem impossible. No matter what I do I cant do them.

[@Elvis-guy1973]

Whatever you're being payed it's no where enough.🙂

[@tomgreene2282]

Na Lachan i measc na nantog ....ochon!

[@lazybelphegore6748]

Can anybody tell me what is “keeling”? I heard it mentioned in regards to Dolores O’Riordan. They said she incorporated keeling into pop music. P. S. You have a beautiful voice!

[@tomgreene2282]

I think the word you are looking for is ''Keening'' which refers to lamentation -usually for the dead--.This is not Keening..

[@ItsmeeSaoirse]

Keening comes from the Irish word for cry, which is 'caoin'. The Irish word was anglicised into the word keen or keening. Keening is a lament sounded by women at funerals in times past in Ireland

[@bobbyc.1111]

Where is the lesson? Where are te words to this?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Bobby, You can find the lyrics and mp3 of the song as well as the full OAIM lesson experience on the website www.oaim.ie. Simply create a free starter account and head to the gaelic song page :)

[@sameerathreya9253]

This is Sean Nos, right?

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Sameer, That's right this is 'sean-nós'. Have you been learning this song? Are there any sessions nearby to your home?

[@sameerathreya9253]

No. This seemed too similar to Iarla O' Lionaird's style.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Muireann grew up and learned to sing in Dingle Co. Kerry. Her teachers were from the Blasket Islands. Enjoy the music !

[@tomgreene2282]

It is! this lady would know her stuff.

[@danicarcamo6676]

I am doing an Irish course in Duolingo, but I cannot sing in Irish :(

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Hi Dani, do you usually sing?

[@danicarcamo6676]

@@onlineacademyofirishmusic yes but I have been practiced songs in french, english and italian.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

So, if you want to sing in Irish and have fun learning the language, this course is perfect - www.oaim.ie/song-lessons/songs-irish/

[@Elvis-guy1973]

Really beautiful Irish Gaelic singing and I don't know how anyone could possibly give this a thumbs down?

[@peeledapple]

Racists

[@Elvis-guy1973]

It seems being stupid and racist is synonymous.

[@morzanturian4946]

Gaeilge. Ceann eile, más é do thoil é. An-mhaith.

[@onlineacademyofirishmusic]

Tá 5 amhrán níos mó ar an láithreán gréasáin www.oaim.ie.

[@peterjaro6804]

She is REALLY REALLY nice looking...

[@b3u3g3g3y]

You are a beautiful woman

[@thirtyfoursevenzero]

Yes...ok but put the words on the screen cos the spellings are are all to fuck...I have an idea of the pronunciations of the words when I see them but the SOUNDS are very much counterintuitive...

[@janicerigsbee4129]

Gaelic is a dying language I'm glad they are keeping it alive.