Traditional Irish (Slane) Lord Of All Hopefulness

“THE MELODY IS ENTIRELY DIATONIC. THIS GIVES IT AN ACCESSIBLE, SINGABLE AND SPACIOUS QUALITY WHICH SHOULD BE CAPTURED IN THE PERFORMANCE”

In this issue we will be tackling the beautiful Irish folk song Slane, which is now perhaps best known as the melody of the hymn, Lord Of All Hopefulness. This melody is also used in other hymns, such as Be Thou My Vision, Lord Of Creation, To Thee All Praise. However, perhaps closer to the stylistic roots of Slane are the traditional Irish tunes With My