Trad Tune Explorer builds on the work of many outstanding traditional music projects. Below is a curated list of respected tune collections, tools and educational institutions.
Large online collections of traditional tunes and ABC notation.
Community-driven collection of Irish traditional tunes with ABC, recordings and tune discussions.
A large curated ABC collection widely used in UK and European sessions.
A growing collection of traditional tunes with chord charts and session-friendly layouts. Focused on practical accompaniment for guitar and other chordal instruments.
A curated traditional music library based in New Zealand, featuring tune collections, learning resources and material supporting Irish traditional music.
Structured learning platforms for traditional Irish music.
Online academy offering courses and tutor-supported learning paths.
The leading global organisation promoting Irish traditional music, with classes, branches and competitions worldwide.
A major archive of recordings, manuscripts and historical resources dedicated to Irish traditional music.
Structured online and in-person courses in traditional Irish music, serving students internationally.
Online tools for working with ABC notation, transcribing, and exploring traditional music.
A collection of ABC editors, converters and playback tools. Essential utilities for working with ABC notation.
Cross-platform ABC editor with playback, MIDI export and engraving support. Popular among traditional musicians.
JavaScript library for rendering and playing ABC notation in the browser. Used by many modern web-based tune platforms.