The compositions of Turlough O'Carolan born in 1670 have a special place in the story of Irish music as does the figure of Carolan himself a blind itinerant harper living at a time of significant change in Irish history.Carolan seems to embody the image of the old bards in whom resided the last vestiges of the ancient music and the lost art of extempore poetry. His music is often seen as a link between traditional Irish melodies and baroque musicbut more importantly it includes some of the most striking melodies ever composed in any tradition. Originally written for harp these compositions lend themselves perfectly for the fingerstyle guitarist. In this lesson Duck Baker teaches a wide variety of Carolan pieces from the simple folk-like air Blind Mary to the stately Hewlett. The mysterious Planxty Kelly and the deeply melodic The Fairy Queen are presented as well as Carolan's Concerto a complex folk-baroque arrangement of the bard's most celebrated composition.
SKU: MB.95266M
ISBN 9780786695546. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Presenting 45 melodies composed by the blind Irish bard and harpist Turlough OCarolan arranged by such guitar greats as Dave Evans, Davey Graham, El McMeen, Duck Baker and many others. As these melodies lend themselves particularly well to guitar settings, OCarolans compositions have captured the imagination of guitarists world-wide. This compilation divides the tunes into three categories: Airs and Dance Tunes, Tunes for Patronage, and Laments. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: HL.14041114
French.
SKU: HL.720640
ISBN 9780960299089. UPC: 073999206401. 8.75x11 inches.
Arranged for beginning and advanced harpers, this book contains 40 of the best tunes by O'Carolan, the most famous of the Irish harpers and composers who lived from 1670-1738. Each of the 40 tunes has two arrangements: an easy play version and a more difficult version. Each tune includes chord indications that can be used by harpers or other instrumentalists.
SKU: UT.HS-222
ISBN 9790215323322. 9 x 12 inches.
Bridget Cruise; Captain O’Kane; Carolan’s Farewell to Music; Carolan’s Quarrel with the Landlady; Frank Palmer; George Brabazon. First Air; George Brabazon. Second Air; Grace Nugent; Morgan Magan; Mr O’Connor
SKU: AP.48079
UPC: 038081557106. English.
Filled with enchanting melodies and harmonies, O'Carolan's Draught is a lyrical air by Ireland's beloved Baroque-era composer, Turlough O'Carolan, and arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Truly a crossover piece, it is a tune often played by folk and classical musicians alike. An optional harp/piano part enhances this arrangement and makes it a centerpiece for any program for intermediate or advanced players. Correlated to String Explorer, Book 1, Unit 13. (4:40).
SKU: AP.48079S
UPC: 038081557113. English.
