I am a keyboard player and wondered if there was a set of scales or some ground rules for writing celtic folk music....I look forward to your replies.
Thanks in advance
Andy
2006-12-13 21:11:24 · 12 answers · asked by Andy 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The pentatonic scale.
2006-12-13 21:13:08 · answer #1 · answered by Minmi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as "Celtic" music, despite my best efforts over the last 10 years or so to find out what this means, I have yet to find anyone ( including so-caled celtic musicians) who can define it.
It is generally played by people whose early musical training was in either Irish or Scottish traditional music ( generally because their parents sent them to lessons). Then when they get into their 20's they buy a drum kit, electric guitar etc. They form a band with a fiddle player or maybe a bagpipe player and hey presto!- "Celtic" music.
If a piece of music sounds like they are moaning about something, yearning for something they lost but can't quite understand what it was, then this is "Celtic" music.
The "Celtic" races have long been the underdogs, both in the UK and more generally, in Europe as a whole. This comes across in their music, so hauntingly reminiscent of a peat bog in the pouring rain.
2006-12-13 21:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by Not Ecky Boy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the reason Celtic music is so beautiful is because it calls to mind the stunningly beautiful scenery.
For a brilliant example of this kind of music at it's best listen to a Scottish group called "Capercaillie" and my favourite album of theirs is called "The Blood is Strong" - well recommended.
2006-12-13 21:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too play the keyboard but I dont play celtic music. However if you like this type of sound you will love this it is very haunting.
It's Amazing Grace played on an instrument that I own too!
The native american flute!
Enjoy my friend
2006-12-13 21:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the music reflects the beautiful landscape of Ireland and Scotland.
2006-12-13 21:41:16 · answer #5 · answered by Tulip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the first thing that comes to mind of course would be pentatonic scales...major and minor. You know...take out the 4th and 7th in a major scale.
2006-12-13 21:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Irish hills or Kerry mountains, or Scotlands west coast and Highlands.... It's hauntingly beautiful, I think this has to be the inspiration.....
2006-12-13 21:19:10 · answer #7 · answered by PvteFrazer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots and lots of 'Open Fifths' in your harmony. A voice and talent like Enya would be advantageous as well.
2006-12-13 22:59:14 · answer #8 · answered by Ness1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful Celtic Music
2016-10-19 09:04:29 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry dont know but i love loreena mckenitt if you havent heard her try it she's great
2006-12-13 21:16:49 · answer #10 · answered by hfroggie2005 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋