The Balkan Tunes

This is one of the very exciting sides to Andy's music, the Balkan Tunes. This is where the Bouzouki really comes to life.

Thanks to everyone who helped with these pages, credited where needed. Keep them coming !

Kieron

Smeceno Horo
A real must tune for the Bouzouki player. This has become a classic tune over the years.
Antice
This is a beautiful medium paced tune. Very nice recording of this on Andy Irvine and Davy Spillianes East Wind album.
Way Out Yonder
Learn the top two tunes first unless you are looking for a serious work out for the fingers.................ok but you've been warned !
Out the door and over the wall.
Another great tune for the bouzouki. Not a traditional tune ( as far as I know ) a new tune in the Balkan style.
Pamela's Ruchenitsa.
First tune from a set of three, from the wonderful Rain on the Roof album.
Gruncharsko Horo
Second tune in the set and what a second part it is. Have a go at this once you have learnt Pamela's Ruchenitsa.
Baker's Dozen
Third part to the set. It could not end any better than this...............Baker's Dozen.
Suleman's Kopanitsa.
One of the most beautiful tunes you could ever want to play on the mandolin !