introduction what's new? updates site map credits news and events     The Flow is a personal appreciation of traditional Irish flute playing styles and takes its name from a description once given to the style of the late Paddy Carty. The site looks at a number of ways of playing Irish traditional dance music on the flute, what options are available to musicians who wish to play in a traditional manner, some information on flute players and some personal thoughts on playing traditional Irish flute. You will get the most from this site if you already have some understanding of traditional Irish music and the role of the flute within it. There are references to useful material on the resources pages, some of which make good introductions for those who wish to find out more. I welcome all comments and thoughts on the content (and omissions) and reserve the right to change the opinions expressed within. The Flow is a labour of love and any click on a Google Ads link will contribute a small fee to the upkeep of the site. So at the end your visit, please consider exiting via one of these links as a painless means of supporting this project. Like a nod to the barman when leaving a session at the end of the evening, it costs nothing to do but helps the world to keep turning. Last updated 23 July 2008 Gordon Turnbull, Edinburgh   back to top     At a house session in the Mourne Mountains, with Anne Killin (fiddle).