__NOTOC__ Patrick Kelly (1905–1976) was an Irish

fiddle A fiddle is a Bow (music), bowed String instrument, string musical instrument, most often a violin or a bass. It is a colloquial term for the violin, used by players in all genres, including European classical music, classical music. Althou ...

-player and teacher. Kelly was born in

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, and learned to play when he was young. His youth were the heyday of the American Wakes and the house dances. His style was influenced by the Kerry fiddler George Whelan (also the mentor of his father) and Danny Mescal. Both acted as his teachers and mentors.

Style

Patrick Kelly specialized in music set in 12/8 pieces. While teaching in Cree and surroundings, he also passed on the Foxhunters Reel. Characteristic of Kelly was the tuning of his fiddle in GDGD, so he could use droning and double stopping.

Personal

Patrick Kelly was the only child of Tim Kelly and Maria Killeen (1863–1951). Around 1930, Kelly married Margaret "Dilly" Golden from Cree. They had seven children.

Discography

* ''Ceol an Clair, Vol. I'' ( CCÉ CL 17) - along with Junior Crehan, Bobby Casey, Joe Ryan, and John Kelly which was recorded by Seamus Mac Mathuna. * ''Pat Kelly'' (Custy Music) - recorded in the 1960s and restored by his son.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kelly, Patrick 1905 births 1975 deaths Irish male fiddlers Musicians from County Clare 20th-century Irish fiddlers 20th-century Irish folk musicians

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