A cran is actually a piping embellishment that has become very common for whistle and flute players these days. There are three cuts (gracenotes) played in succesion - the last finger of the top hand, followed by the first finger of the bottom hand, then the middle finger of the bottom hand. If that makes no sense whatsoever, just check out the video and it should all be clear! Also, the tune Humors of Ballyloughlin is an excellent jig, and one that you will hear very often in sessions around the world.
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Sean, you say a Cran is three
Sean, you say a Cran is three part but when you incorporate it into the tune you flick on the A finger once more at the end of the Cran making it four part. Just found your lessons. They are great!!