tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40833736007169530152012-02-09T11:36:08.068ZNews, Updates, New Instruments, Old Instruments, and more: the official Blog for <a href="http://www.charlesbyrne.com">Charles Byrne Musik Instrumente</a>, Europe's Oldest family owned music shop! Stringed Instruments, Bodhráns, Traditional music and more....plus a place for us to indulge our love of beautiful old instruments!Geraldine Moorkens Byrnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01028922062605420928noreply@blogger.comBlogger1441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083373600716953015.post-17515304559071274912012-02-09T11:33:00.002Z2012-02-09T11:36:08.076Z

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARDDublin Youth Orchestra comprising 4 orchestras with 400 musicians aged 10-25 years is holding auditions on March 4th. Strings, Brass, Wind and Percussion players are all welcome. Audition forms available by post or from www.dyo.ie. Further information available from info@dyo.ie or 083 4036030

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Something we have preached for ever -http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/7452/do-old-master-musical-instruments-sound-better-than-their-modern-equivalents-in?newsletter=1&nlcode=1923%7Cbdcfread more http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/01/02/1114999109I agree with John Soloninka (one of the violinists who took part in the study)JOhn Soloninka however speaks positively about the study:It

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It's almost Christmas Eve and as regulars will know Charlie Byrne's will close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on January 5th 2012. We would like to wish all our customers a very merry holiday and a lovely and peaceful new year for 2012.If you have last minute shopping to do, we have some great gift ideas for you. For small presents and stockingfillers, why not check out our novelty range with

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Pallini Violins - exciting new model (limited stock only) with Wittner Easy-tune pegs, Tonica Strings, fully fitted by hand with Oblong Case - just in!Normally €225 these outfits are €200 until Christmas; a very special offer. Available in full size only these are the ideal beginners outfit for any adult. They have special pegs that are easier to tune, and are fitted with Tonica Strings from

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A brilliant new CD "Where Corals Lie" with Mezzo-Soprano Edel O'Brien, Cellist Moya O'Grady, Violinist David O'Doherty, Pianist Catherina Lemoni and Harpist Geraldine O'Doherty.We are delighted to stock this excellent CD (now playing in the shop!!) and at only €15 it's really the perfect gift for any musician this xmas - a wonderful collection of music from Handel, Bach, Mozart, Elgar (Where

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Community Notice Board:A Glorious Choral Christmas! with Culwick Choral SocietySuzanne Savage, SopranoEugene Ginty, TenorNew Dublin VoicesThe Culwick Ensemble(Brona Fitzgerald, Leader)Olivia O'Leary CompereBernie Cherlock, ConductorSaint Nicolas by Benjamin Brittenplus Favourite Carols and Christmas SongsNational Concert Hall Thursday 8 December 2011, 8PMNCH box office 01-4170000 or

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check out http://youtu.be/Dl2owDajccg GO to 3.15 minutes in and catch Charlie being interviewed for Italian TV. Lots of lovely shots of Violins and instruments too :)Great program - lovely to be part of it!

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We have an amazing array of stockingfillers, from 50c upwards - guaranteed to put a smile on your musician's face this xmas.Ranges include Pencils and Erasers at 50c - half price stationary starting at €1.25 -wallets with music design €2 - Keyrings €2.50 - chopping boards €4.95 - Mugs €8.95 and so much more. For the full range check out Stockingfillers and remember Festive Friday Fiver on

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This year people want funny, unique, practical, stockingfillers - and most of all value for money!We have a fabulous range of presents for the musician in your life - big or small. And all at the best price we can manage.The really big news this year - chocolates. UK made chocs using Belgian Chocolate, all boxed - shaped like violins, pianos, guitars - €5.95 - and packets of mini pianos too,

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Just in today, some beautiful Ukuleles. The first to arrive were the new LAG ukes, complete with covers - these are absolutely gorgeous, lush Ukes, with a lovely bright sound. We have two soprano models and one concert, starting at €72.95 (soprano)Then arrived a lovely Korala electric acoustic Ukulele, light blonde solour, a cutaway soprano! These are just great instruments, suitable for the

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New in for Winter 2011, great value and quality in various instruments> This week has seen new cellos fullsize Karl Hofner student outfits at €695 with bow and case; New Banjos in tenor and G from B&M and Richwood; lots of new Ukuleles from colourful children's packs to handmade solid top professional and semi acoustic ranges; Full range of Paraic McNeela deep rimmed and regular rimmed tunable

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New notice on our NOTICE BOARD up today;Music Lessons available from a graduate of UCD Music, for Voice (classical,musical theatre) Violin (classical) and Theory of Music. Children and Adults taught, southside area (ranelagh)Contact Maebh Carron, 087 4128734/087 2256194(Please note, this is a community notice, the advertiser has no connection to Charles Byrne Musik Ins and no responsibility can

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The Oxford Cello School 2012 information forms are now available (just ask in shop or check out our counter display.)The visiting professors for 2012 are Pierre Doumenge and Alexander Boyarsky; Cellists include Claire Babington, Paul Cox, Chris Doggett, Helen Downham, Kwesi Edman, and many more; Double Bassist, Nick Ereut and Elizabeth Harré; Pianists Paul Cibis, Pavel Timofejevsky and Craig

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Yes it's October and it's time for a new competition!! find our three spooky halloween pictures on our website and just post a comment on the OCTOBER COMPETITION thread on facebook saying WHERE you found them. Just put violins, if that's where they are or guitars or accessories or wherever :)You're looking for a broom, a flying witch and a trio of skeletons!!

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Pleased to see a new music school opening! Especially in Kimmage, as parents are always happy to see a music academy outside the city centre. This one is called Mezzo Music Academy, located at 21 KCR Estate, Kimmage, Dublin 12. (Phone 01-6852590) which makes it very accessible for a number of areas, Kimmage, Crumlin, Harold's Cross, Terenure and more.According to the flyers it offers individual

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Well I just unpacked 15 cartons of musical goodies and we have some fabulous offers!Violin cases: You have to see our new ranges! unbelievable good value in oblong cases from €50, with some really strong but light ones at €65 and €120. Something to suit everyone, and all at really affordable prices.Music Stands: chrome pink purple blue and red music stands, sturdy and portable in their own

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Feile Draiochta 2011 Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street, D2 Contact We are pleased to announce that we will return to Feile Draiochta this October 1st, with our popular CEOLNET stall. You'll find hand painted bodhrans, ethnic percussion, shakers and rattles, bones, spoons and whistles, with some Dburkas and African Drums. Tickets are €20 for a full day pass, including workshops and talks or

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Zoe Conway (fiddle) and John Mc Intyre (guitar) Summer Concert Series 2011 4pm -5 pm Final Concert in the series! The Heritage Centre, Carlingford (in ass with Louth County Council) Special Guest Stewart Agnew (songwriter) Admission €10 / €6 concession Ticket Office 042 9373888 Irish Times "We came expectant and we left bedazzled." A last chance to catch this excellent series...why not spend a

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Just an FYI for our third level, or Diploma students and professional clients; don't forget to ask for your 10% discount off most strings* and accessories.All third level students can produce their student card to avail of the discount so if you're in college, and a keen musician but not studying music itself at University you don't have to miss out! If ordering by phone just email us your

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August 9th 2011 at 8pm, John Field Room, National Concert Hall.In aid of Barretstown, David Tobin on violin and SHirin Goudarzi-Tobin on Piano in David Tobin's debut concert; enjoy music by Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Saint-Saens, De Falla and Waxman.Enjoy an evening of wonderful music, in aid of a great cause. Tickets €15 (concessions €10)Tel 01-4170000Online Booking http://www.nch.ie/Email info@

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AUGUST facebook competition!Win a €30 gift voucher for the shop....Simply like our page Then find the wall post marked "AUGUST COMPETITION"Answer the question "what does music mean to you" The answer with the most "likes" at the end of August wins!The next best three answers get a small fun prize :)Get €30 to spend on anything you like!

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Limited Stock onlyThomastik Infeld "BELCANTO GOLD" cello strings, sets only.These excellent strings are usually €185 per set but we have a limited number available at €165.•Steel Core A and D•Spiral Core G and C strings•Multi-Alloy wound A, D, and G strings•Tungsten/Multi-Alloy wound C stringThese are very responsive strings, and have a very short "breaking in" period. They suit a wide range of

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WE are delighted to say we currently have KUN shoulder rests at a great new price...down from €36.95 to €33.95! This is while current stocks last only, we cannot guarantee this price again but til then it's a great reduction. Also Viola Kun Shoulder rests are down almost ten euro! €45.95 to €36.95! again while stocks last.We also have a great range of other shoulder rests; starting at €13.50 for

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This sounds like a cracking evening folks!An Goilin, Stags Head Pub, 8 pm July 21st ; admission €6.An evening with Dublin's finest folk singers; Fergus Russell, Mick Dunne, Maire Ni Chroinin, Jerry O'Reilly. Contact poormouthfolk@gmail.com

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For those asking, the bodhrán I played on the Drivetime interview is a Michael Vignoles from Claddagh Bodhráns,"notch" design. It's a 16" tunable bodhrán with long tuning keys, and a "notch" cut out at each key for ease of tuning. It has a reddish rim and is generally a lovely lightish, responsive drum. I think even as background it really stands out and I'm delighted so many people liked the

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FIVER FRIDAY IS BRILLIANT. Having a lovely day - lots of great people in and strings for a fiver are flying out. But you can buy anything that's up to 8 euro not just strings! and anything up to 16 euro for a tenner....and we are flexible. If you fall outside the price bracket we are knocking 3 -5 euro off anyway for the day that's in it. Still time to get in and get a voucher that you can use

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Just back from the delicious Accents cafe here on Stephen Street, where I met a lovely group of women (Ruth from Om Diva, Lisa from That's Knit, Elizabeth from BID and Anna from Accents Cafe) to talk about BID's Unique to Dublin campaign this weekend. Excellent chat, a lovely interviewer from Drivetime and despite feeling a bit nervous a nice interview. Tune into Drivetime this evening from 4.30

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As part of BID's excellent Unique to Dublin initiative this weekend, We are offering 10% discount on all Bodhráns Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July! Handmade and traditionally made, these great instruments really are Ireland's unique traditional drum. Prices range from €29.95 to €295 including covers and beaters - ALL ten percent off.-------

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July 1st Friday Fiver!FIVER FRIDAY - LIVELINE AND JOE DUFFYhttp://www.rte.ie/radio1/liveline/We are delighted to take part in Liveline's Joe duffy's excellent initiative, Fiver Friday. Spend a fiver locally on Friday July 1st and support your local businesses. As a reward, avail of lots of Fiver Friday offers! Our Offer - Any purchase between 5 and 8 euro...yours for a FIVER - Any purchase

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Geraldine was just on Liveline talking to the delectable Joe Duffy about the Liveline Friday Fiver offer for July 1st. Our offer is any purchase up to €8 for a fiver! Strings that are 6.95 and 7.95 - a fiver! or you can get 8 x €1 items for a fiver, we don't mind. And if you buy two sets of strings (or two of any item) that are normally between five and eight euro - we'll do it for ten euro.SO

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Well Charlie himself will be interviewed on Italian TV soon; he's no stranger to print and radio interviews although this may be his first TV one. Some favourite interviews over the years have included one he did for the students in Rathmines College of Commerce, a radio documentary for Lyric FM on buying a first violin and a wonderful print interview, later part of a book Trade Names , by Rose

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Very interesting BBC article onlinehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-13856203We often get asked if the violin someone has found in the attic is a Strad. Often the fact that the instrument is old and has a label marked "fecit anno domini 17XX" with mentions of Cremona, has the excited owner convinced it's the real and genuine article.Sadly this is (to date) not the case. We may yet find

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Summer Fun in Dublin for Young Singers at the ProCathedral Singing Workshop for kids aged 8-15 years. From Monday 15 August to Friday 19th August/Saturday 20th August Blánaid Murphy, director of the Palestrina Choir and St Mary's Pro-Cathedral Girls' Choir will be running this excellent workshop for aspiring young singers. Also participating will be course assistant Darren Magee, organ scholar at

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Congratulations! to Lora Rai, whose name was drawn as the winner of our thirty euro gift voucher!Runners up were Audrey Twyford, Herve Estner, Rune Midtsund, Suzy Taylor and Rose Clear who win our notebooks.Please message Charles Byrne https://www.facebook.com/#!/CharlesByrneMusicShop and we will post out asap, or call to the shop.Everyone who entered by liking the page will automatically be

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Well later this afternoon everyone's names will go in a big bag and Charlie himself will pull out the winner! plus five runner ups. Results will be posted here later today or tomorrow morning depending on time (it's a busy day here!)Best of luck to everyone and remember, more competitions in July - all you need is to like our page and you're in every draw.---------

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It May 31st and your last chance to enter our very first facebook competition. One lucky winner will recieve a thirty euro gift voucher and five runner ups will recieve our promotional notebooks. So like our Facebook page before 12 midnight tonight and be in with a chance to win!Plus get loads of info on events and musicians in Dublin and Nationwide; uodates on new products; and more great

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From the Fleadh Nua :Beidh aird agus aire an domhain dírithe ar Éirinn i rith mí na Bealtainemar gheall ar chuairteanna Bhanríon Elizabeth II, Uachtarán Obama....agus ar an bhFleadh Nua. 'Sea, reachtálfar an Fhéile cháiliúil seo inInis , Conndae an Chláir - croíthailte ár n-Ealaíon Traidisiúnta - ó 22go dtí 30 Bealtaine, 2011. Ceangailte le seo, gheobhaidh tú cóip deNASC - R-Iris na Fleidhe. Is

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Goodies! New promotional notebooks came in this morning...lovely black and white goodies with pen attached, perfect pocket size or to fit your handbag. Ideal for your violin case, cello cover or music bag.Never have to search for a piece of paper and a pen again - or better still, our phone number and web address :)You can't buy 'em. We're not giving them away to everyone. But you could win one!

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Dublin Soul Festival Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th MayThe vast majority of the events are free for you, your family and friends to enjoy including a two day Soul Picnic in the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park starring a very exciting line up of talented musicians of all styles! There are so many great events and it's so family friendly!check out http://www.dublincitysoulfestival.com/

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From May 18th to June 10th inc: 10% off ALL books including popular titles eg Stefan Hannigan Bodhrán Tutors, Tin Whistle Session Books, Mel Bay Tutor Books, Mel Bay Pocket Books etcAlso at 10% off are the very popular "play along" series, which come with a cd of backing music for the aspiring violinist to play along with, plus the book of sheet music and these include classical, tv themes, movie

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A new budget shoulder rest has just come in, a very nice offering at only €13.50! The "Steinbach" is available in two sizes 3/4 to 4/4 and a small size that fits most 1/8 1/4 and 1/2 sizes.These are ideal for beginners and make a great addition to beginner outfits like Bon Novice or Pallini .Also just in are the long awaited replacement rubbers for the feet of Wolf shoulder rests; a set of four

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UPDATE: We will be closed from 4.30 pm on Wednesday 18th MAY because of traffic restrictions and road closures in the Stephen Street area.PLease find below the updated information on Queen Elizabeth's state visit to Irelandhttp://www.dublincitybid.ie/members/news/FOr updates on Public Transport during the visitwww.luas.iewww.dublinbus.iewww.irishrail.iewww.buseireann.ieFor traffic updates also

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Just giving a headsup for all our customers- there will be parking restrictions and difficulty in accessing Stephen Street by car during the Queen's visit. PLease check back for more information as the date approaches.We have also included in full any other info we have in case you're trying to get anywhere else in Dublin during 14th - 20th May!-------------------Garda Information relating to

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WSMD 10th ANNIVERSARY CONCERTSat, 28/05/2011 - 19:30Venue: Fatima Hall, Dominican College, Wicklow TownAdmission: €8Tickets available from Malone's, Main Street, Wicklow Town Wicklow School of Music & Drama opened on Church Street in October 2000 and has been providing the area with quality tuition ever since. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, WSMD presents a show featuring the musical talents

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OK I know for some people this is the equivalent of admitting you like to torture kittens but I love the Eurovision. We all do here at Charlie Byrne's. We even have a Eurovision claim to fame ; a Double bass belonging to us was borrowed by a Finnish entrant (or was it Norwegian??) back in the early nineties, and said bass duly appeared on the hallowed stage of the Song Contest.Much to my

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I've long been a supporter of Cork University Press and the proud owner of some fine publications from them. The newest brochure contains two publications that will be of great interest to mucisians, so I thought I'd share a heads up here about them.The first is Fintan Vallely's Companion to Irish traditional Music 2nd edition; while not precisely new it is significantly expanded and has "much

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If any of our customers with kids are in town on a Saturday morning Accents cafe right next door to us (Dublin's very own late opening tea / coffee shop!) holds a storytelling session at 10.30am. I can personally recommend the cake and coffee at Accents - god help my waistline. The huge sofas and beanbags downstairs are soooo comfy you won't want to leave..So if you're planning on coming into us

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Delighted to say we have a limited stock of the long awaited Jargar Superior Cello A string! Call us 01-4781773 to find out more, or call in. The famous Jargar A - only better.

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Journal of Music in Ireland recently launched the beta version of the new http://www.journalofmusic.com, incorporating the first phase of their online development. There are plenty of features yet to come, but there is already a wealth of new articles, reviews and multimedia to browse on the website, covering subjects as diverse as new developments in traditional Irish music and the composition

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Cork Choral Society May Day Sunrise Shandon Choral EventSUNDAY 1ST MAY6am, St. Anne’s, Shandon, Cork (Shandon bells)Shandon Sunrise with Cathal Ó Baoill (Down)& Jubilant Gospel Girls (Italy)At 6.05am, sunrise, on Sunday 1st May, the dawn will be met witha chorus of voices singing from the bell tower of the iconic Churchof St. Anne’s, Shandon to mark this ancient celebration of the firstday of

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Lovely new bodhráns from Claddagh maker Michael Vignoles!Inc fabulous handmade Irish made 12" bodhrans with beater, cover and DVD only €29.95!Plus 14" and 16" standard player packs with bodhrán, beater, cover, and DVD and new tuneable bodhráns eg the "Notch"Plus new reduced prices on the popular angler range (angled tuning keys for extra easy tuning) and the "Daisy."Check out bodhrans-------------

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Finally we are able to update the website again, and thanks to everyone who has pointed out pages that need updating over the last few weeks. Your help is much appreciated!So far the main updates are on the cello pages, the special offer pages, and bodhráns pages although there are new offers on bodhráns coming this weekend too.look out for more special offers and new stocks coming very soon

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Yes finally the long awaited facebook page is up; and to celebrate the fact that we now have a facebook page and didn't break the web making it, we will be holding a competition.Anyone who likes us on FB in the next month https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dublin-Ireland/Charles-Byrne-Musik-Instrumente/196096247093212 will be entered into our first ever fb comp and a winner chosen at random.the prize

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This is an attractive guitar with built in pick up, by Brunswick; it boasts an impressive package of guitar, stand, plectrum. cover, leads and tuner! Originally on offer at €250 we have a limited stock available at €200! We also have several very nice Brunswick standard acoustic guitars available at €100, ideal for the beginner who wants something decent to play on. Call in to have a look!

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...back to life! A very limited amount in stock - colourful, strong violin case covers with recievers for rucksack style straps that will fit almost any standard uncovered black case. Transform that boring old black or cover that battered exterior! * (straps not included, straps can be bought in any luggage shop)

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Limited Special Offer! unprecedented value in cello outfits.... Karl Hofner of Germany student Cello outfits Available in sizes 16th to 3/4 1/16th, 1/8th and 1/4 th €420 3/4 and 1/2 €480 Fully set up, excellent value for students from a trusted maker. Call 01- 4781773 or email charlesbyrne@ireland.com to check availability of sizes; call into the shop to see these great instruments.

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New and some of our best value ranges ever....The Cadenza student violin outfit, including bow and case only €250 and the Amadeus Student violin outfit, including bow and case only €325. Both are good value, student violin outfits, finished by hand in our workrooms, with good tone and warmth.Limited stock available; either would be an excellent intermediate outfit or better beginner's outfit.

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Back in stock! The fabulous Dycem non slip cello mat "black hole" - this is the new improved version, in new packaging with improved features. The most reliable non slip spike holder for cello and bass, and a favourite of professional musicians.Were €11.95..............NEW IN @ €9.95Available now !

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Lovely new banjo - a maple, tenor banjo from B&M RRP €266 ONLY €250. Great tone, big sound, attractive plain wood finish.Check it out **************

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Great value on wooden bones - now only €10and real bones, hand made - now only €15 !Ideal souvenirs for those interested in Irish music; small light and easy to play traditional instruments.

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New range of Affordable, sturdy Shoulder rests! Everest Shoulder Rest Plain black 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4-1/10 €14.95Everest Shoulder Rest Spring Collection (various colours) 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4-1/10 €20.95 FOM Shoulder Rest 4/4 - 3/4 Wooden Base rest with spare rubbers, cloth cover €20.00An excellent affordable student range, a cost effective alternative to the established ranges of Wolk, Viva

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Electric Violin, Bow and Case - only €295 ! With Pirastro Chromcor strings, Volume and treble control, boxwood tailpiece and chinrest.VERY limited stock, great sound but extremely affordable. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Paraic McNeela 14" Tunable Bodhrán only €100! A great make of bodhrán at a fantastic price. Real Bone "bones" - were €19.95 now only €15Nylon Brush beaters were €13.95 now only €10Check out Updates for more recession beating savvings for musicians!***************

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Recession busting greatness :) Chieftain Soprano D aluminum whistle was €120 now only €105Chieftain Low D Whistle Aluminum whistle was €145 now €139 Chieftain Tunable Low D whistle Aluminum now only €199! XXXXXXXXXXX

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World Bodhrán Championships: Donal Lunny and Martin O'ConnorMiltown Marquee, Miltown CorkSat 5 Jun 2010, 19:30Tickets on sale now from ticketmaster.ie A great event for bodhrán lovers and players!**********

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It's all about the puppets this weekend, we're particularly excited about the arrival of Bosco and Wanderly Wagon in Wolfe Tone Park. Time to start reliving some childhood memories!! Further information on times and other performances can be found at http://puppetfest.ie

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Recession busting alert: we have new hard cases for classical guitar, tenor and g-banjo and mandolin at excellent prices.mandolin cases were €47 now €40Banjo cases 5 string €65 now €55Banjo Case tenor €58 now €50Guitar cases classical 58 now €50Limited stock available - get them while you can!

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Teaching stroke patients to sing "rewires" their brains, helping them recover their speech, say scientists.By singing, patients use a different area of the brain from the area involved in speech.If a person's "speech centre" is damaged by a stroke, they can learn to use their "singing centre" instead.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8526699.stmFascinating Story!

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New in :Korala Soprano Ukulele, solid mahogany top natural wood, €99.95 and Korala Tenor Ukulele Electro Acoustic with solid Mahogany, and die cast tuners €169.959 - fresh in and both come with the excellent Aquila strings! Really excellent quality with a lovely tone, definitely ones to look at....http://www.charlesbyrne.com

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Glockenspiel - and I still love that word - are back in stock. In blue hard cases, with two beaters, and a lovely high bright sound, these are a great favourite! Still only €25.

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Good news - we just got in two B&M 5 -string models at great prices, selling at €140 and €175 respectively. Limited stock so get them fast :) As G bajos go these are very nice for such an affordable price range!Also new in this week - Brunswick Concert Ukes @ €65and Viola Viva Shoulder rests, back in stock at €34.95

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Well an exciting start to the New Year - we had almost a week off because of the snow (how long ago does that seem? hard to believe it was only a couple of weeks ago I was looking out at three feet of snow and chanting "snow day!") and then since getting back in we have had a busy couple of weeks. Including one memorable day where the lights all went out and we sat in the dark and froze for 2

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Ukuleles - if there was a prize for "Suddenly the most popular instrument overnight" Ukuleles would win. A few years ago only a handful of people even played the Ukulele and they were mainly die-hard George Formby fans. Then suddenly there was the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and punk bands using Ukes (sometimes they used them as missiles but still...) and the humble Ukulele was

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I think of all the questions we've been asked, this year in particular, the most pertinant and frequent query is - Does spending less mean buying rubbish?And the answer is, no it doesn't have to.There are obviously differences between a violin outfit from the basic €155 range and one priced at say €500 or €600. The same is true of every instrument; the beginning ones aim to have a good, clear,

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Excellent Value Acoustic Guitars - Natural, Sunburst and Black available. Were €120 - now only €110. Ideal for beginners, at a great price, these guitars have a pleasant sound and easy action, making learning a lot easier. While Stocks Last!

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Christmas Special!Richwood Electric Acoustic Cutaway Guitar €250WITHIntune Electronic Clip Tuner, Padded Cover,DVD, Strap, LeadANDGLX Acoustic Guitar Amp!(15W-6” Speaker-headhones-chor+delay)All for only €250 ! ideal for the beginner to intermediate player looking for a little more for their money. Everything you need to get started, including an amp for home use.

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Christmas Opening Hours -We're delighted to announce that for the first time ever, Charles Byrne Musik Ins will be open late on Thursday nights for Xmas. We'll be here until 7pm on Thursday 10th and 17th. On Saturday 12th and 19th we will be open until 6pm, and on Monday 21st we will be open from 9.s0 am to 5.30 pm. (if looking for an instrument please remember that the last opportunity for

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Back in Stock, the dotey Glockenspiel in blue case only €25. An ideal gift for any child, with a lovely clear bell-like sound.

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Don't just buy any old Christmas card - buy a music Christmas Card! Lots of designs for every musician, unique and different.Cards include ranges from €3.95 and €4.95 (handmade)

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Richwood steel string guitar, ideal for beginners - including padded cover, electronic tuner, DVD and strap - all for the excellent price of €129.95!Limited stock at present, so get in early and get this great bargain!

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Another Christmas Special for your delectation...Sturdy Lightweight shopping bags bearing the legend "The Chopin Bag" - practical and pretty and only €6.95 Only limited stock at the momentThese are the perfect size for shopping with strong handles - ideal as a gift for teachers, friends, musicians.

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It's really looking like Christmas now; we have our christmas Musical gifts novelties in! And what's more we have fabulous prices on old favourites and some great new gifts.Firstly we're delighted the be able to offer our fabulous Christmas Crackers at very special prices. Last year the original crackers, 8 per box with 8 whistles and songsheet, and conductor's set were €19.95 - this year we have

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Xmas Comes Early Special OffersWe'll be running lots of Xmas Comes Early Special Offers throughout November, helping to make the Christmas budget stretch a little further for all our musicians. And to start with we have a fabulous one.Hiscox Cello cases, with wheels were 420 now €360! and without wheels were €399 now €340While Stocks last!

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You still find us at www.charlesbyrne.com but our host has changed so be sure to update your bookmarks. We used to be hosted at geocities - now it's mysite4now.net

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As heard on RTE Radio 1 this morning and also in the Dublin people - Gaelscoil Bharra in Cabra have been waiting for years for a new - or rather, proper - school to be built. As it is little children are attending lessons in prefabs and portacabins, a situation that should make any Minister of Education ashamed! Now in order to raise both funds and awareness of their plight, Gaelscoil Bharra have

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Is this the future of musical instruments?The Eigenharp is the brainchild of John Lambert, a musician and software entrepreneur, whose Devon-based team has been working on the project for eight years.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8294355.stmThis is amazing, listen to the sound!!

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The lovely piece by Kate Maher for the Douglas Hyde Gallery exhibition The Preponderance of the Small is now officially installed in our window.You can find us Here ; or download a map to all exhibits HereThe good camera will come out to play tomorrow and hopefully we'll get some better shots of it - the iphone camera doesn't do it justice but we're excited and can't wait to show it off :)

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Sneak Preview!This month we're excited to be part of the Preponderance of The Small Exhibition (Douglas Hyde Gallery)The exhibition is described as :Preponderance of The Small, an off-site project which forms part of The Douglas Hyde Gallery's ongoing Gallery 3 initiative, features works by twenty-one younger artists working in Ireland.Each artist is exhibiting at one of twenty-one locations in

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We've managed to get some absolutely great bargains for classical guitar, both basic and padded covers at great prices.For 1/2 3/4 and 4/4 we have covers starting at €10 - unpadded but strong. Ideal for students. We also have some 1/4 and 1/2 from Winter of Germany at €12.95.for 4/4 we have padded covers (black) at €15.50 and fabulous black and red heavily padded covers at only €19.95. There's

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The cutest item to come in in months!!Only €9.95 we predict these will be the most popular stockingfiller ever! A real instrument, soprano (standard) recorder in a lovely teddybear case. Every budding musician will want one!

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Well not really, but preparing for Xmas comes early this year, in the current recession!Don't get me wrong, we're traditionalists. Before Christmas, comes Hallow Een or Samhain. Decorations shouldn't go up before December and the famous crib goes in the window the second week of December. Some things are set in stone!But every year I harbour a fantasy of completing my shopping in October, and

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September...autumn leaves, junior cert results and the inevitable grind of back to school...and back to music lessons and orchestra too.Things being tight this year for many people, we find our €155 range "Bon Novice" most popular. We also have them in several sizes (1/4 1/2 and 3/4) secondhand at €120 a lot of the time (we automatically offer them in the size needed if we have them but do feel

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Last night we went to see the Irish house Party at the Lansdowne Hotel ; we've had many tourists mention it and recommend it so we decided to check it out for ourselves - and a fabulous night was had by all!The house party is hosted by real musicians and it's the answer to the plastic-paddy, tiddlyeye nonsense that so many venues seem to think is what tourists want. However as we at Charlie

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A recent excellent "find" (well, last year :)) has been the Chinese group Xi'an Sí (pronounced Shi-an Shee) who specialise in playing Irish music (traditional, folk, O'Carrolan etc) on ancient Chinese instruments. Their CD The Xi'An Sessions is superb and one of the most popular independent CDs we've ever stockedread about them, how they came to irish music and their instruments here http://

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We said if we got it, you'd get it and that's what we're doing....any savings we get we pass on to you, dear customer...Today's Good NewsTony Dixon D Whistle Polymer one piece was €17.00 now €15.00Tony Dixon D Whistle Polymer two piece was €27.00 now €23.00Tony Dixon Traditional Brass (adjustable mouthpiece) was €25 now €20Tony Dixon D Whistle(adjustable mouthpiece) was €25 now €23 YAY!

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Something to uplift and refresh on a rainy day!fugato..New CD from Moya O'Grady(cello), David O'Doherty(violin), Geraldine O'Doherty(harp) and Catherina Lemoni (piano)inc Wieniawski, Ravel,Chopin, Fauré,Victory,Debussy, Chopin, Piazolla and Villa-labosonly €19.95 A wonderful collection of classics opening with the sublime Wieniawski Scherzo Tarantello Op. 16To order call 01-4781773, email

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Here are ours...Feel free to add your own !!

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Still singing the budget blues ?I woke up this morningmy wallet was lightsomeone done stole my paycheck last nightI got the budget, I got the budget,emergency budget bluesssss........So you're going to have a lot of evenings in this summer and we're all swopping the Algarve for the Costa Del Back Garden...remember the 80s? (if you're too young, ask someone my age!) Didn't we have fun? remember

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Well, you'll be very lucky if you come into us next week for a Bodhrán ! We're shut for Monday and Tuesday - happy paddy's day to us! - but from Wednesday to Saturday inclusive there's still 10% off ALL bodhráns. Call in and have a look!We have Vignoles, Paraic McNeela, First Island, Dublin Bodhráns... and a very special offer on a tunable 18" Malachy Kearns - was €295, now €250....plus an

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To celebrate St Patrick's Day and the Festival taking place in Dublin over the next week - and to bring a little happiness to the gloom and doom - we've got a fabulous Patrick's Festival offer!10 % discount off ALL bodhráns - including tunable! - from today March 11th to Saturday March 22nd inc.*Why not enjoy Ireland's most unique and traditional instrument, the heartbeat of Irish music, a

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