8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recordings to his credit, he now offers his expertise to performers wishing to explore the rich culture of Irish and other Celtic music on a variety of instruments. 'World Music - Celtic” presents material from the Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton traditions. It makes no great technical demands on the players, but Tourish points out that notation of this music is often 'skeletal”, hence it is important to gain a knowledge of the individual traditions in question and, naturally, he offers plenty of information on performance practice. The collection spans three centuries, from the blind bardic harpists of the 18th century to the international performers of the present day. Tourish accepts that this volume can only scratch the surface of a multi-faceted genre but hopes you will see it as a stepping stone to delve deeper into recordings, festivals and the very communities whence this music comes. 'World Music - Celtic” is available in eight formats, each with complete recordings and backing tracks on CD: as solo versions for violin, violoncello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder or trumpet (with piano) and in an ensemble version for two melodic instruments (C, Bb or Eb), piano, guitar, bass and bodhrán. In addition to the alto recorder part, this edition also contains a part for soprano or tenor recorder. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Recueil / Flûte à Bec Alto

24 Favourite Pieces Arranged For The Moderately Advanced Guitarist. Par COLES PAUL. 'From Folk to Classical 2” is a mouth-watering collection of 24 arrangements for classical guitar by Paul Coles. The classical pieces include many favourites, including a few you would not expect to hear on the guitar, such as 'Habanera” from 'Carmen” and Saint-Saën's famous 'Swan” but they really work! Traditional folk numbers are not neglected, with 'Michael Row the Boat” and 'Londonderry Air” among the best known. The arrangements are for moderately advanced players (UK grade 5-6) and Paul has offered fingering help for both left and right hands. It follows Book 1 (UE 21673) which was published in 2017 (Grades 3-4). Try it, perhaps as a warm up for Book 2 if you don't already know it and then try Paul's '26 Melodic Studies” (UE 21670) or his 'Momentos Españoles” (UE 21671)./ Recueil / Guitare

Traditional Shanty (Chantey)-Traditional tune arranged for SATB Choir A Cappella.

Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes Book With Online Audio-This book is dedicated to the traditional music of Southern Italy. Suitable for mandolinists and violinists at a late beginner-intermediate level it explores the beautiful and distinctive sounds of folk music from the regionsof Campagnia Calabria Puglia Sicily and Sardinia. Traditional Southern Italian Mandolin And Fiddle Tunes has been devised with careful consideration in order to provide an excellent introduction to thisfascinating style. With the preparatory studies the student will develop a firm foundation upon which to build their skills in Italian-style tremolo picking and rhythms that accentuate the music. Detailed descriptions areincluded for all of the songs and dances as well as historical and technical information about tarantella and pizzica music. Together with the accompanying online audio the student will be able to play along and followthe precise nuances that distinguish the music while increasing their knowledge and repertoire in the Italian folk style. This book is written in standard notation and Mandolin tablature with Guitar and Mandolin chordaccompaniment.

Three well-loved traditional tunes in arrangements for SAB choir by Chris Hutchings. With these fine SAB arrangements you can be guaranteed singable lines and audience favourites. These Three Traditional Arrangements include Afton Water Jock O' Hazeldean and My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose.

The traditional music of Brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player David Surette who has now edited and published a collection of Breton dance tunes. 'Fest Breizh' contains 50 traditional dance tunes:gavottes en dros larides and many others collected and transcribed in standard notation with chords provided as well. Unlike some previous collections which have been principally keyed with a B-flat bombarde and bagpipe inmind these are all in typical fiddle tunes keys. There is also an extensive discography which provides the means to tracking down a recorded version of the tune as well as some background notes and information about Bretonmusic. The book contains most of the Breton material that Surette has recorded on his 4 solo CDs over the years.

Traditional Songs for the 5-String Banjo features 22 classic old-time favourites specially arranged for 5-string Banjo.The distinctive sound of the 5-string Banjo is most usually associated with folk country and bluegrass music. In this book you’ll find a superb collection of traditional songs that lend themselves perfectly to a variety of Banjo styles.From the lively The Midnight Special to the wistfulWild Mountain Thyme each song has been chosen and arranged to make the most of the instrument’s unique capacity for rolling rhythms and flexible fingerpicking patterns. Whether your favourites are jazzy folky orcountry you’ll find plenty here to help you play sing and extend your repertoire.

A Celebration With The Accordion-Within A Christmas Tradition: A Celebration With The Accordion you will find original arrangements of the best-loved Christmas songs spanning four centuries of musical development. From the traditional oldEnglish lyrics of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen which dates back to the 15th century to the ever-beloved Jingle Bells of the 19th century...everyone's traditional favourites are contained in this special volumefor Accordion.Enjoy performing and sharing these impressive-sounding new arrangements with your family and friends and create your own Christmas traditions with the Accordion.

Children love the magic of fairy tales and folk stories. Imaginations flourish amongst the unforgettable fables of old as their vivid cast of characters captivate and delight young audiences. Beginning with the story Mr.Troll in Pixiewood Forest this musical activity book and CD brings a new spin on traditional folk tales to life in your classroom through music stories drama and movement. Revisit old favourites such as Rumplestiltskin Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs as you follow Mr. Troll on his travels.Ideal for specialist and generalist Early Years teachers Start With A Story - Traditional Tales is a rich teachingresource to inspire and inform your lesson plans. The pack contains:A specially-written song to illustrate each chapter of the storyA range of suggested activities for each chapter with brilliant ideas forgames poems songs movement drama role-play percussion playing and moreA CD with all the music and audio tracks to bring the story to life. All the songs are presented with a vocal demonstration and backingtrack.All you need is a space and a selection of simple percussion instruments!The Start With A Story... series has been specially designed by Ann Bryant for the Early Years Foundation Stagecurriculum using a story as a powerful starting point from which songs poems and drama activities can emerge. Ann is an award-winning author of over 90 books that include children's fiction music education resources and booksabout emotions families and friendships for older children.

Countertenor Voice-Four Traditional Songs is a setting of four heartbreaking and poignant folk songs by virtuoso contemporary composer Nico Muhly. Composed in 2011 the songs deal with themes of death murder and unimaginable events that are emotively arranged for Countertenor Voice and Piano. Commissioned by Carnegie Hall in New York City and Wigmore Hall in London this work was first performed at those renowned venues in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Muhly states that he drew inspiration from old English folksongs and would spend time imagining stylised yet subtle musical settings with accompaniments. The result of this intensiveperiod of listening is Four Traditional Songs which lasts around 15 minutes and carries that incredible sense of sad balladry that counters the occasionally jaunty melodies. This edition is for Countertenor Voice. Please click  here to purchase the Baritone version.

Collections of traditional songs in Irish are rare. Stor Amhran - a wealth of songs from the Irish tradition is unique in that it is the first book of songs in Irish collected and noted from one singer. The editor Noirin Ni Riain is already well known in the field of sean-nos songs both in the areas of creativity and criticism. The fifty songs notated here were learnt by her through personal contact with the musician Pilib O Laoghaire towards the end of his life. In addition to the detailed transcriptions a definitive edition of texts and a literal translation is also also contained here constituting a significant contribution to the growing international interest in Irish traditional music.

Pianoworks Duets 2 is the perfect resource for developing pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres including 'Spring' from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Joplin's exuberant rag 'The Easy Winners' and the traditional Scottish song 'Afton Water'. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series. 21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner to intermediate pianists (approx.Grades 3-5) Wide range of styles including Classical Romantic jazz folk and contemporary CD contains backing tracks of each part to allow solo practice Useful tips on style and technique and background information on every piece Perfect companion to Pianoworks Book 2 and Pianoworks Collection 2

A fantastic collection of traditional English Carols that are sure to be enjoyed over and over again.

Shine On Me is a traditional spiritual arranged by Rollo Dilworth for SAB Choir with Piano accompaniment.