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Learn This Song
and practice phonetic transcription as well
On some of the recordings you will hear me refer to a page number of my book, Song and Story: An Anthology of Irish Folk Songs (Norderstedt: Books on Demand, 2001, ISBN 3-8311-1940-6). This is a collection of lyrics (no musical notation) of 380 songs and sporadic notes. It can be ordered at bookstores or directly from www.libri.de.
Introduction to the phonetic transcription of American English
How to use phonetic
symbols with Word
For further research: phonetics and
pronunciation links
But why not just start with this:
Whiskey in the Jar (yours truly)
Whiskey in the Jar (Dubliners, somewhat better!)
and for a real thrill...
Masters of War (Dylan song to an old Irish tune)