Here is a book of tunes from the Elizabethan era - the great period of English song - set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance, it is true, the songs of Shakespeare's day and the mountain banjo seem to be worlds apart. But the musical traditions are, in fact, related, as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes. As a result, Elizabethan tunes are a natural way to extend the mountain banjo repertoire for intermediate and advanced players. Their pedigree, their modal feel, the lilting rhythms, and the ease with which they can be adapted to the banjo argue the case. At the same time, they open the possibility for new sounds - in particular new rhythms - for the old instrument, pushing the banjo beyond unnatural limitations and giving it a new voice. Each section of the book is organized around a traditional mountain tuning, with a mountain song serving as a model of that tuning, illuminating the relationship between the two musical worlds. 'The Bard's Banjo? is the first banjo instruction book devoted to the repertoire of Elizabethan song. Free audio downloads are available for use with this title. / Banjo (5 Cordes) / 36 pages / niveau : Intermédiaire/Avancé / Partition - Format: 11 X 8,5

A selection of folk ballads from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.A ballad is the blending of words the beauty of melody tone rhythm and expression. They reflect the history of a people their legends religion love and work. British ballads are renouned for their verse melodic construction and for the enormous range of expression.1 The Lass of Richmond Hill is a poem by Leonard McNally a barrister about a lass who became his wife in 1787. The music is by James Hook (1746 1827).2 Sally in our Alley. The words are by Henry Carey who also wrote the original music but this was replaced by the tune we now know an English traditionalmelody in 1790.3 Caller Herrin'. The poem is by Lady Nairne (1766 1845). Nathaniel Gow the famous Scottish violinist wrote the music in 1798 as a harpsichord piece combining the traditional Edinburgh fish wives cry Caller Herrin' with the bells of St Andrew's Church Edinburgh.4 Men of Harlech. The music is traditionally Welsh and the ballad probably originated from North Wales where the native princes had ruled the longest.5 David of the White Rock (Dafydd y Garres Wen). Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) wrote the words to this ballad The Dying Bard. David Owen the Welsh bard of the ballad composed the tune on his death-bed on awakening from a trance in which be believed himself to have heard the tune in heaven.6 Oft in the Stilly Night. The words describe an old man's memories of the smiles the tears of boyhood years. The eyes that shone now dimmed and gone and how oft in the stilly night he remembers other days. The ballad is by the Irish poet Thomas Moore (1779 1852) who set the words to a traditional air.7- The Meeting of the Waters. Written by Thomas Moore music Irish traditional.The Meeting of the Waters is the confluence of the rivers Avonmore and Avonberg in a beautiful valley near Avoca County Wicklow.8 Oh! Charlie is my Darlin'. The

Dans cette romp animé par le biais de sept siècles de l'anglais dance music, John Kirkpatrick partage la passion qui l'a amené à devenir un des plus grands champions et des interprètes de nos traditions autochtones. Conduit toujours par son amour de la danse, John a constamment lutté injecter le montant maximum de l'énergie et de la vie dans ces airs anciens simples lovely. En fait, comme un musicien de la danse, le plus simple vous dira la mélodie est, l'occasion plus, que vous pouvez ajouter votre propre type de zeste dans ses performances. Ici, John présente 101 exemples qui sont taillé sur mesure pour l'approche rythmique fortement inspiré des pas de danse anglais et de rythmes. Avec la mélodie, les accords et les variations, le livre est parfaitement adapté pour n'importe quel instrument, mais l'un des facteurs principaux dans la sélection de la mélodie a été le fait qu'ils siègent donc joyeusement sur l'échelle de la boîte squeeze push-pull. Bien que l'accordéon diatonique est venu longtemps après le style et la substance de cette musique était bien établie, il est à couper le souffle comment pe... / Accordéon (Boutons)

30 Traditional Pieces-English Folk Songs contains 30 traditional tunes in arrangements for 1 or 2 Voices and Piano that are suitable for musicians at a grade 3-8 level. Put together by the highly regarded singer and arranger Philip Lawson this volume contains well known songs such as Ash Grove and Scarborough Fair as well as many lesser known pieces. English Folk Songs is accompanied by a CD containing recordings of all of the featured pieces performed by Philip and Sophie Lawson.

Five-movement work for mixed chorus a cappella with mutiple divisi and semi-chorus.A setting of a poem by Michael Symmons Roberts (English) with Latin text from the mass and an English traditional rhyme. Co-commissioned in 2006 by the Indiana University Contemporary Vocal Ensemble ZaterdagMatinee the Three Choirs Festival and Soundstreams Canada. Recording: BIS SACD 1719 by Netherlands Radio Choir conducted by Celso Antunes. ?The music itself was a revelation: a mesmeric blending of traditional and contemporary elements ? a choral array of chanting and whispering of shouting and speaking of whistling and controlling disparate lines so that they wondrously merged ? Theco-creator of Sun-Dogs was British poet Michael Symmons Roberts who addresses theological and mythical symbolisms. Dogs beggars suns and stars turn into metaphors ? The whole settled upon the ears like magic ?? Indiana Herald-Times. Suitable for advanced standard choirs.

37 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-English Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 37 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of English folk music with tunes covering a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe provides notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. Tablature staves are included alongside standard notation for each tune to simplify the reading of the music and show fretting.This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Colin. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from theSchott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players.Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

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

Baritone 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 Baritone 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 intensive periodof 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 Baritone Voice. Please click  here to purchase the Countertenor version .

Voice and Piano-Until the advent of the great lieder writers of Germany England had a heritage of song reckoned to be the richest in Europe. Much of this material has disappeared however this book aims to present some of the best-known folk- and art- songs of 1250-1700. Reliquary Of English Song - Volume 1 is a fantastic collection of over 50 traditional English songs and tunes that also includes a wealth of text illustrations diagrams and notes that help to explain the collection and examples and to fill the gaps in the history. A excellant research resource or simply as a rare repertory.

30 Favourite Pieces Arranged For The Middle-Grade Guitarist. 'From Folk to Classical 1” is a mouth-watering collection of thirty 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 'Hall of the Mountain King” and 'Three little Maids from School”, but they really work! Traditional folk numbers are not neglected, with 'Sweet Molly Malone” and 'Skye Boat Song” among the best known. The arrangements are for intermediate players and Paul Coles has offered fingering help for both left and right hands. Book 2 will be published in 2018 but, meanwhile, try Paul Coles' '26 Melodic Studies” or his 'Momentos Espanoles”../ Recueil / Guitare

English Traditional Carol-Creative setting of the traditional carol scored for divisi mixed chorus with piano duet