HOW IT WORKS
- You can try it out below!
TUNES
Select the tune you want to learn.
Sheet Music
TOOLS
Select bodhrán metronome bpm.
By Henrik Norbeck
Tune type - Key - And the name of the tune
Here I play the tune at a faster tempo for you to listen to and get a sense of what you are about to learn.
(note: some tunes only have an image here but with audio)
VIDEO 1
Audio Loops of all parts of the fast version of the tune.
Here you can practice and learn one part at a time.
The tune is presented at a slower pace for you to play along with. (Note: not all tunes have a second or third video)
VIDEO 2
Audio Loops of all parts of the slow version of the tune.
Here you can practice and learn one part at a time.
In the third video I show details and ornaments, as well as how you can practice them separately and implement them into the tune.
(Note: not all tunes have a second or third video)
VIDEO 3
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All audio files
Drones - 1st & 5th note in the key of the tune
Here are the 1st & 5th notes of the scale of the tune you've chosen. The drones will help you play in pitch. They may also get you into a meditative state, providing relaxation as you practice, making it easier and more fun to repeat your practice!
1ST & 5TH DRONE
Here you'll see a circle of drones in the premium version, were you can turn on as many drones you want in different volumes that play simultaneously.
Note: This may work better on desktops or laptops than on tablets or phones.
DRONE CIRCLE
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Here you'll see a circle of drones in the premium version, were you can turn on as many drones you want in different volumes that play simultaneously.
Note: This may work better on desktops or laptops than on tablets or phones.
DRONE CIRCLE
HELLO, I'M JON ANTONSSON
I'm a professional flute player and teacher from Sweden!
My goal is to teach and inspire people to learn traditional music and play together!
I hold a bachelor's degree in music from the Academy of Music in Malmö, Sweden, and the University of Limerick in Ireland, where I immersed myself in traditional tunes and learned from the masters.
I’ve also built and lived in my own Mongolian yurt, together with my cat, Mr. Scribbles!
Bandcamp & Spotify
You can purchase individual drones, bodhrán metronomes, and tunes, along with all the other music I’ve created, on Bandcamp.
And you can listen to all music I’ve created as well as some of the tunes, on Spotify.
Music I've created
Here’s my rendition of the beautiful jig, The Rolling Wave.
My composition, Meditation Jig, is inspired by the joy and stillness found in endless repetition.
A story of the ogre in the forest, presented by lots of flutes!
FLUTE EXERCISES
Detailed, effective, and engaging exercises tailored specifically for Irish music on the flute and tin whistle! These exercises range from basic to advanced and focus on improving your tone and ornaments, as well as enhancing your overall musicality.
Here’s an example of Exercise #5, "The Worm", a groundbreaking exercise designed to master all Irish ornaments on the flute.
With a free account, you’ll gain access to the first five exercises, along with a guided text and detailed explanation of the sample exercise provided here.
BOOK A PRIVATE FLUTE LESSON
My Lessons
I would love to have contact and lessons with you!
My lessons are designed for both beginners who want to start playing the flute and those who have been playing for a while and wish to learn Irish traditional music, or simply need a boost to get inspired.
I offer a variety of exercises and have a keen ability to identify what’s needed to help you progress. I’ll guide you and provide the necessary exercises to take the next step forward.
Contact me and let me know what you’d like to learn on the flute. We’ll find a day and time that works for you!
Prices
Price / lesson:
Non-Members: $55
Premium Members: $49
First lesson is always half-price!
10-lesson-package price:
Non-Members: $495
Premium Members: $449
STUDENT REVIEWS
Ingrid Mobacke - Sweden
"Jon is my great role model in flute playing, which is why it is so fortunate that he gives lessons! He has a kind and encouraging way with his students that makes me feel comfortable asking anything at all! It has always been exciting to explore the answers together and get help with how to reach my goals. I have had Jon as a teacher in both individual flute lessons, group flute lessons, and tune learning for various instruments, and I have always been satisfied with these lessons. I highly recommend Jon as a teacher!"
Dan O'Conell - Canada
"Jon's lessons are decidedly better than I have had to date. I have had flute teachers in the past mostly coming from a classical background who struggled with the timber of the traditional Irish flute. Jon, however bring to me the insights on the wooden flute I have struggled to understand. Not only does he have the knowledge, he also is a person who can transmit it! In my experience these two qualities are not always linked. His earnest and engaging manner allows the lessons to flow with ease."
Bosse Andersson - Sweden
"I have had Jon as a teacher and expert in Irish folk music courses as well as in private lessons. Jon is, of course, knowledgeable and skilled in most of the instruments within folk music. His very pleasant demeanor has made the lessons easier to absorb. He is going to be, or already is, a great resource in folk music in the future. All recommendations to Jon moving forward!"
Per-Erik Lindgren - Sweden
"Coming mainly from the rock and pop-world, Tunes and Tools has really given me a boost into the world of Celtic music with helpful tools and recordings"
Lisa Klevebrant - Sweden
"I've played flute and tin whistle for many years, yet I gain new insights every time I take lessons from Jon. Living outside Ireland, it's been hard to find a nearby flute teacher, and I find Tunes & Tools an excellent complement. Flute players of almost any level can benefit from the exercise videos, drones, and bodhrán metronomes. Complete beginners will also find Jon’s pedagogical recordings of session tunes at different speeds helpful.I highly recommend Jon’s teaching and website to anyone interested in Irish flute and tin whistle playing!"
TUNES & TOOLS YOUTUBE
Contemporary Dance in collaboration with Irish tunes.
Recorded in University of Limerick.
Here's my version of the beautiful tune Inisheer.
Filmed in Ennis and Cliffs of Moher.
Comments
"Your tutorials are amazing! Such a treasure to see the detail."
"You have the best drones!"
"I love this tune, have half-heartedly tried to learn it before - i didn't understand what's going on, this video helped me learn it in ten minutes! Thank you!"
"This is such a fun tune to play. I've been messing with it for a while now but whenever I hear a different person play, new ideas come to mind. Awesome work!"
"Right now while playing, I reached a level of relaxation and understanding that I had never achieved before, such a deep relaxation and connection with the music that I can't describe with words, just tears of happiness and detachment. Thank you so much for helping me through this experience which is certainly a turning point in my relationship with music, with my instrument and with life!"
"This is perfect for practicing scales, I begin to figure out how they are related."
"Thank you so much for all these tracks at different speed. It will be very handy to play along with. It's such a good help!!!"
Subscribers
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THIS SITE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...
1. You are playing the flute and want to learn Irish music and how to play it properly.
2. You are a beginner flute / tin whistle player who wants to learn the basics and get started in the right path.
3. You play other instruments and want to learn Irish music.
4. You seek more comprehensive and straightforward guidance beyond just watching YouTube videos.
5. You're tired of not getting anywhere in your flute progress and want to learn at your own level.
6. You are ready to start practicing but are unsure on how to do that step-by-step.
YOU WILL LEARN:
Tunes
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Lots of tunes
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How to play in a traditional style
Techniques
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Articulations
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Rhythms
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How and when to breathe
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Phrasing
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Scales
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Chromatics
Ornaments
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Cuts
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Slides
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Rolls
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Cranns
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Grace notes
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Vibrato etc.
Practice & Make Music
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Practice in a more fun and intuitive way
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Become more confident at the sessions
CONTENT:
In order to buy a subscription plan,
you must first have a FREE account
PRICING PLANS
Tools Only
3.99$Every monthFor you who only need the Bodhrán Metronome & Drones!- Drone Circle
- Song Lyrics
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Premium Membership
9.99$Every month14 day free trial- 33 Bodhrán Metronomes
- 4 Meditation Tracks
- 11 Flute Exercises
- Drone Circle
- Song Lyrics
- 119 Tunes
- 12 Drones
Premium Membership (1 Year)
83.99$Every year30% OFF! ($7 / month)14 day free trial- Save $36 (every year!)
- 33 Bodhrán Metronomes
- 4 Meditation Tracks
- 11 Flute Exercises
- Drone Circle
- Song Lyrics
- 119 Tunes
- 12 Drones
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