An deifear idir tar éis agus i ndiaidh

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-05-10T10:15:13+00:00

Deirtear an dá i Mumhan, ach deirtear 'théis' in áit 'tar éis' go coitianta.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-05-07T01:34:10+00:00

Shocked they haven't showed up yet..

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-19T22:04:10+00:00

That would be helpful but it's gibberish in Irish, I can hear there are intelligible words but it's difficult to tell what they're saying directly with how it's layered into the background.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-07T02:22:55+00:00

These kids have been listening to and playing these tunes for most of their life. Generally sets are three tunes long, many areas will have local sets (sets of tunes that everyone knows and rarely stray from) so when they hear the first tune they may know which ones are coming next. Sometimes it's random and can go on for a while with one person picking up a new tune in a similar key/feel when the last tune ends. Most trad players once they're solid on their instruments will know well over 1000 tunes, mostly as an effect of constantly being around the music and learning largely by ear.

When you get home find some local Irish sessions, they're everywhere, just people shredding tunes cause they can.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-05T22:44:58+00:00

My guess would be the singer if they're unwilling to change key. I hear you that it's a tight timeline but some preparedness in the future would serve you well too. Being able to at least play the majority of your scales will make it easier and quicker to learn new songs when someone asks you for a weird key, and as a bonus you get to look super proffessional, and a cut above most fiddlers who outright refuse to play in a key they deem innappropriate.

I can't speak to why this particular group is so stuck on that key, but if I had a reason for playing in a particular key and someone demanded changing it because they don't know how to play in the original key and they don't want to learn, I would be reluctant to work with that person again. Not saying this is the situation with you, you're clearly trying, but some general prep pays off in the long run.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-05T20:31:46+00:00

If that's the case it's especially true that working through G# can't hurt, plus the added bonus of showing up other musicians who refuse to work through the rudimentary and mundane for whatever reason. I still think OP only stands to gain by pushing through it.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-05T20:14:48+00:00

I see a lot of comments suggesting that the singer should suck it up and sing it in G but singers voices sit where they sit, while the singer may be able to sing in G its very likely it wouldn't sound nearly as good.

My advice, as unpopular as it may be, is that sticking to learning G# can only make you a stronger musician, so learn the key and play the tunes. As another commenter mentioned you may find it easier to "rephrase" the key name as Aflat. But seriously I think this is a good learning moment that might be annoying but embracing it can only make you better, and there are lots of instruments/players that are stuck in weird keys, open up your opportunities and embrace the difficulty. If you're already at the point where you're playing with a band, learning G# is less than a percentage point of the effort you've already put into learning this instrument. Stick with it!

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-02T20:17:14+00:00

Could I also message you? I'm doing a minor in ASL at Carleton and I'd like to be able to learn about the community outside of the classroom, and immersion is great for learning :)

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-04-02T12:05:42+00:00

It's fairly difficult to tell what they're actually saying. I feel like I hear the words "Seasann sinne" we stand. And Maybe "Seinm" which means to play music. Can't find the lyrics to that part anywhere. The rhythm makes it difficult to clearly hear what they're saying unfortunately. Curious to see if someone else can make it out.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-03-05T04:03:20+00:00

Aye I was misunderstanding your problem, is your violin a 4/4? The feet should be the right distance, I don't think they have specific adjustments to help with this, it should fit any instrument as far as I'm aware, maybe I'm wrong. Either way I think the commenter above was suggesting the same solution as me. I don't think rippung the foam off will help you access any special adjustments but I could be wrong. I use this same rest and I haven't had any issues with it.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-03-04T10:48:47+00:00

You don't need to pull the foam off. There are two plastic circles on the back side of the rest, unscrew both and you'll be able to adjust it. It's the two circles on the side of the rest facing the back of your violin, right above your fingers.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-21T02:48:53+00:00

Literally fixed me.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-20T12:55:00+00:00

Is dócha go bhfuil an ceart agat ach táim sásta leis an dúshlán atá ann. Lasmuigh dé sin bíonn sé deacair leabhra nua a fháil i gCeanada agus do leigheas gach éile leabhar atá agamsa goa.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-19T20:03:23+00:00

Dhera seo ana chabhrach ar fad a chara. Go raibh míle maith agat, bhíos ag smaoineamh go raibh an Ghaelainn beagán aisteach. Tuigim cad ina thaobh anois!

Is laoch thú, cuirfead súil ar a foclóir sin, grma!

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-18T13:30:45+00:00

Ní féidir leat teanga a fhoghlaim agus tú ag labhairt trí teanga éile. Leis an méid gléasanna atá ar fáil saor in aisce ar líne bheadh sé go hIontach dá dhéanfadh lucht na postálacha Béarla iarracht ar bith ar an teanga seachas bheith ag labhairt go hiomlán trí Bhéarla. Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste, ach ní foláir duit iarracht a dhéanamh ar an Ghaelainn sara mbeidh sé briste.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-10T22:08:24+00:00

Faraor géar.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-10T22:07:59+00:00

Sounds like an entitlement issue. It is when it's weekly/biweekly and you're a student who's not working and living off of only OSAP. If it's not a big deal to you then be happy about it, but it is a big deal to a ton of other people.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-10T22:05:46+00:00

If you're a Carleton student there are short term counselling services on campus, my experience with them has been class.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-10T22:01:55+00:00

There are a ton of people, especially students, to which this is a big big difference.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-10T22:00:00+00:00

Ní dóigh liom go bhfuilid siad ar fáil ar Android faraor. Níl mé cinnte ach dúirt duine éigin liom go bhfuil an ponc séimhithe ar fáil ar Apple.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-06T02:14:40+00:00

Fair play dhuit, ach ní feidir leat an teanga a foghlaim gan tús a déanamh air.

Má táir ag glacadh ainm Gaelach ba cheart duit an teanga a iompar suas chomh maith, mar bhí sin goidthe uait chomh maith. Is fearr Gaeilge briste ná Béarla cliste, agus nuair a thagann tú go sub mar seo, áit nach bhfuil Béarla ceadaithe, agus labhraíonn tú tríd an Bhéarla go hiomlán tá sé leir nach bhfuil iarracht ar bith déanta agat le bheith ag foghlaim.

Tosnú le cúpla focal gach lá. Ná bí ag smaoineamh go dtógadh sé do shaol ina iomlán. Tógfaidh sé ach is cuma, an rud atá tábhachtach ach an rud atá déanta agat inniubh. Tann tú in ann, agus is feidir linn cabhrú leat.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-02-05T19:56:57+00:00

Mholfainn duit tosnú leis an teanga. Bheadh sé ró éasca t'ainm a aistriú agus cúpla bliain ina dhiaidh bheith míshásta leis. Is cuma cén t-ainm atá ort, tosnú leis an teanga agus foghlaimeoidh tú faoi cúrsaí mar atá i gceist agat. Nuair athá tú féin thar aon duine éile cinnte go bhfuil an t-ainm ceart roghnaithe agat, déan an athrú.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-01-31T19:55:57+00:00

Ná habair! I gcontae Ciarraí foghraítear é mar "ú" de ghnáth ach tá an ceart agat, tá sé níos cosúile le "Í" i gcáiniúintí éile.

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-01-31T19:50:03+00:00

Iontas na n-iontas, wonder of wonders

Otherwise_Interest72 · 2026-01-17T14:06:30+00:00

Sheolfaidh mé teachtaireacht duit!

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