Jerry Silverman: Ballads & Songs of the Civil War: Voice & Piano: Mixed Songbook

Par SILVERMAN JERRY. In this meticulously researched anthology, Jerry Silverman uses the popular music of the World War I (1912-1919) to provide a thorough overview of the political and social milieu of the times as well as a sense of the futility of war. Extensive historical notes and period photographs enhance this collection of 59 songs chosen for their musical value as much as for their historical significance. Silvernman writes, 'There were two parallel streams of songs being created during the course of 'the war to end all wars'-one by the soldiers 'over there' and the other by songwriters 'over here'.' Tin Pan Alley titles include: It's a Long Way to Tipperary, 'Til the Boys Come Home (Keep the Home Fires Burning), I Don't Want to War, I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier, I've Got the Army Blues, Hello Central-Give Me France, Over There, Oh! How to Get Up in the Morning, and How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm - Tin Hat Alley tunes include: Diggin', Deep-Sea Blues, When I Lay Down, The Passing Pilot and Hinky Dinky, Parley-voo. Each song is shown in piano/vocal format with accompaniment chord symbols. Many of the soldiers' songs appear in print here for the first time. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Songbooks / Recueil / Chant et Piano

A comprehensive and historically significant song collection this massive volume captures the hopes and tragedy of the Civil War era. Songs are grouped into the following categories: The Union The Confederacy Lincoln UniversalSentiments Soldiers Songs Battles Negro Spirituals & Abolitionist Songs The Lighter Side and Post Bellum. A special feature of this text is the inclusion of authentic formal and informal portraits plus depicting militaryencampment of the aftermath of the battle. Arranged for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords.

86 Favourite Scottish Songs And Ballads. Par SILVERMAN JERRY. Eighty-six chansons écossais dans trois catégories : les ballades traditionnelles, les rébellions Jacobite, Songs of Robert Burns et dépliants républicaine. Les chansons de cette collection, en quelque sorte de petit, racontent l'histoire du peuple écossais. Comprend la ligne de la mélodie, des paroles, des accords de guitare et contenu historique. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Scottish - Songbooks / Recueil / Chant et Piano

Par SILVERMAN JERRY. Une fascinante collection de cinquante chansons d'amour américain historique et ballades. Les chansons sont disposées en format de piano/voix avec cordes de guitare montré et vont de ballades sentimentales de montagnes du Sud aux nombres de Tin Pan Alley jazzy. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / American - Songbooks / Recueil / Chant et Piano

A colorful mixture of traditional English folk songs and ballads as well as the history of many of the songs. Many English folk songs are quite familiar in America. Hundreds of them came along with the earliest settlers in the17th century; others with the Redocoats in the 18th century; still others with the sailors and fisherman of the 19th century; and finally the doughboys and G.I.'s of two world wars have brought over the 20th century'scontribution. The book includes melody line lyrics historical information and guitar chords.