SKU: MB.21597M
ISBN 9780786692101. UPC: 786692103. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This rich collection of 68 jigs and reels features some of the most cherished tunes played by session players from 21st-century Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Celtic Diaspora. Tom Hanway demonstrates contemporary Celtic fingerstyle banjo through modern techniques and traditional Irish and Celtic melodies using standard G tuning. Additionally, this book explains the Four Celtic Modes that are found throughout the tunes in this collection. Through these lessons, you can learn the essentials needed to play stock Irish and Celtic tunes, which can later be combined in medleys to play at sessions. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.96700M
ISBN 9780786695515. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Traditionally the role of the guitar in Celtic music has been confined to accompaniment of lead instruments or a vocalist. In this book Steve Baughman suggests ways to break free of this mold, allowing the guitarist to internalize techniques that make the expression of Celtic melodies a pleasant endeavor. Divided into two sections, the book covers melodic and percussive expressive techniques. Written in standard notation and tablature. Audio available online.
SKU: HL.4006909
UPC: 840126945621. 9.0x12.0x0.037 inches.
Michael's popular setting of tuneful Irish melodies is available here in an easy flexible format using just 4 parts plus percussion. Ideal for small group settings.
SKU: MB.21599M
ISBN 9780786690848. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
OCarolans best-loved harp tunes are notated in a contemporary style that makes them accessible to all instrumentalists. This ideal collection with accompanying audio lays bare 20 classic Irish compositions for melody and backing players using standard notation and chords. For all 5-string banjo players, fretting and picking-hand fingerings are included in the transcriptions which match the play-along tracks. This is Hanways fourth collection demonstrating Celtic fingerstyle banjo in G tuning. It is part of a Celtic 5-string series that includes Mel Bays Easy Irish and Celtic Tunes for 5-String Banjo: Best-Loved Jigs and Reels 2012 and Mel Bays Easy Irish and Celtic Melodies for 5-String Banjo: Best-Loved Airs and Session Tunes 2013 . Tom Hanways pioneering work, Mel Bays Complete Book of Irish and Celtic 5-String Banjo 1998 , was acclaimed by Bluegrass Unlimited magazine 1999 as the bible for any 5-string player with an interest in this joyous music. The current collection breathes life into the Gaelic classical melodies of Ireland. Access to online audio download.
SKU: CF.CAS120F
ISBN 9781491154700. UPC: 680160913251. 9 x 12 inches. Key: A minor.
With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, the medley Emerald Melodies begins with Star of the County Down in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs: Another Jig Will Do and Coleraine, in multiple compound meters. Melodies are passed throughout every section while still having rhythmically interesting accompaniment parts. The last section brings it all home in the friendly fiddle key of D Major with Lost Indian, an American bluegrass standard.With a blend of Celtic and American fiddle tunes, the medley Emerald Melodies begins with “Star of the County Down” in a moderate 3/4 and intensifies with two Irish jigs: “Another Jig Will Do” and “Coleraine,” in multiple compound meters. Melodies are passed throughout every section while still having rhythmically interesting accompaniment parts. The last section brings it all home in the friendly fiddle key of D Major with “Lost Indian,” an American bluegrass standard.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: GI.G-CD-1016
Celtic Psalms, volumes 1 and 2, promises to be a long-standing resource for meditation and worship. By pairing the wisdom of the psalms with timeless melodies, delicate harmonies, and instrumentation, these arrangements bring to mind the Celtic landscapes of Ireland and Scotland with sincerity, integrity, and tenderness. Set in a traditional/folk style that easily lends them to inspiring and meaningful worship, these psalms offer a much needed healing balm for today's world.
This is the recording for volume 2.
Kiran Young Wimberly is an American Presbyterian minister who lived in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for over six years. While serving in congregational and ecumenical ministry in Northern Ireland, Kiran pursued her keen interest in Irish and Scottish traditional song and its connection to spiritual life.
Contains: The Lord's My Shepherd, Psalm 23 (The Parting Glass) &bull, You Have Turned My Sorrow, Psalm 30 (Green Grows the Laurel) &bull, Hear My Cry, O God, Psalm 61 (Caislé,an an Ó,ir) &bull, How Lovely, Psalm 84 (Carrickfergus) &bull, Love Is Lord of All, Psalm 86 (My Lagan Love) &bull, O Give Thanks, Psalm 107 (The Meeting of the Waters) &bull, From the Depths, Psalms 130, 131 (The Quiet Land of Erin) &bull, You Have Searched Me, Psalm 139 (The Banks of Claudy) &bull, Come, Spirit, Come, Psalm 144 (The King's Shilling) &bull, Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, Psalm 147 (Mo Ghile Mear).
SKU: CF.CPS181
ISBN 9781491142288. UPC: 680160630349.
This piece is built on original melodies that capture the essences of Celtic folk songs. This ballad is lush, richly scored and contains beautiful countermelodies. The expressive playing in this piece will provide contrast to the uptempo selections during a concert or festival performance.
SKU: CF.CPS181F
ISBN 9781491142295. UPC: 680160630356.
SKU: MB.97205M
ISBN 9780786688746. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book teaches the most crucial function of a chord instrument in the Celtic seisun session - that of playing tasteful, interesting, imaginative, and supportive improvised accompaniment. Celtic Back-Up presents accurate and directly applicable information on the theory, conception, stylistic considerations, procedures, and resources for accompaniment. Every facet of seisun accompaniment is thoroughly explored. With this book you will come to understand why many of our Celtic authors are reluctant to suggest chord accompaniment with their melodies in the first place; the idea is to be open to fresh ideas and improvise the accompaniment as you go. Includes access to online audio.
