Format : Score
SKU: MB.30091
ISBN 9781513466378. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin? John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.
SKU: MB.95472
ISBN 9780786604951. UPC: 796279025461. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
The book, musician, entertainer, teacher, and recording artist Carol Stober provides melody lines, lyrics, chord symbols, and melody tablature for 35 tunes she learned in Appalachia. The stories woven through the music portray a mixture of life situations that were ever-present in the difficult struggle for survival of our ancestors. The lyrics of many of these songs, although sometimes harsh, give insight into the values of the Appalachian people. The autoharp tablature provides detailed indications for different types of thumb and finger strokes, plucking, and string pinching.
SKU: HL.154430
UPC: 888680100407. 5.0x5.0x0.18 inches.
Honest, authentic, heartfelt - these are the words that come to mind with this plaintive folk setting for SSA voices. Perform it a cappella, or accompanied by guitar or piano, this selection will inspire your audience!
SKU: KN.36820
UPC: 822795368208.
Both serenity and eager anticipation of a day on the Appalachian Trail are reflected in this piece. Based on the old Appalachian ballad/fiddle tune Bonny James Campbell, each orchestra section enjoys opportunities to play melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. Creative doubling and repetition make it approachable, yet appropriately challenging for grade 2 groups. Duration 3:20.
SKU: KN.36820S
Both serenity and eager anticipation of a day on the Appalachian Trail is reflected in this piece based on the old Appalachian ballad/fiddle tune Bonny James Campbell. Each orchestra section enjoys opportunities to play melodies, rich harmonies, and driving rhythms. Duration 3:20.
SKU: AP.48281
UPC: 038081551043. English. Kentucky Folk Song.
This Appalachian folk song, wonderfully arranged in a breathtaking a cappella setting, will give you chills. Opens and closes with a female trio. Strong choral writing for mixed or treble choirs.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.43799S
ISBN 9781470654634. UPC: 038081496771. English.
Acknowledge the Scottish and Irish pioneers of Appalachia with a musical walk through the woods and mountains of the Cumberland Gap. This lovely composition allows for a moment of reflection and lyrical expression on any concert program. (3:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
SKU: MN.CH-1393
UPC: 765844006666. English.
Waly, Waly is a well known Applachian folksong The water is wide and is a traditional English melody associated with the song O Waly, Waly, gin love be bony, the words of which most likely date back to Ramsay's Tea Table Miscellany (1724-1732), and as the setting for a folk ballad about Jamie Douglas. The imagery of the lyrics describes the challenges of love: Love is planted, there it grows; however, as time progresses, when it is old it groweth cold. Even true love, the lyrics say, fades away like morning dew. Many different versions of the lyrics exist and in 1906 Cecil Sharp consolidated and named The Water Is Wide from multiple older sources in southern England.
