Music-Genres & Styles-Folk & Traditional

Originally published in 1994, this stunning collection of Irish music is re-issued here in a new, entirely re-set edition, containing an additional 29 tunes, and new photographs. Sliabh Luachra, in the heart of Munster, is home to a unique style of traditional Irish music....

The islands of Chiloé, in southern Chile, have developed a distinct culture over several centuries, blending indigenous traditions and Spanish settler heritage to create a vibrant pattern of folklore, music, dance, and related creative practices. This cultural heritage has become an important aspect of...

This easy Gypsy-style introduction takes you on a musical journey along theRomany Trail, assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe and the Mideast.Here are the core nuggets of the flashy and exotic Gypsy style, distilled to their essence. Fun, easy Gypsy-style tunes; Authentic Gypsy...

A RADICAL LABOR CLASSIC Undoubtedly the most popular book in American labor history, the I.W.W.'s Little Red Song Book has been a staple item on picket lines and at other workers' gatherings for generations, and has gone through numerous editions. As a result of...

Shaped by the processes of migration, diasporization and cosmopolitanization, musical performance conditions and contexts constantly change, while new musical forms emerge and evolve. The development of Turkish folk music is well-documented and provides rich material for study in the motherland and in the diaspora....

This carefully crafted and collectible volume tells the intimate story of Peter, Paul, and Mary and their music, in their words and with iconic images that follow their passionate, fifty-year journey to the center of America's heart. Photographs, many rare and never before published,...

136 songs of African-American slaves, collected and compiled a few years after the Emancipation Proclamation, are presented here complete with their musical notation in this superb edition.In the introduction, the chief compiler of this music, William Francis Allen, expresses his admiration for the musical...

32 Solos and 2 Duets for Baritone Ukulele, presented in both standard notation and tablature. A satisfying variety of instrumental arrangements of traditional folk tunes and classical repertoire from well-loved composers. The folk tunes come from a variety of origins. The classical repertoire includes...

From the coffeehouses of Greenwich Village to the stage of Woodstock, folksingers became a powerful cultural force in the 1960s, Mixing music and politics, tradition and innovation, romance and righteousness, these men and women were outspoken voices for their generation, each with a story...

Mark Eliot Nuckols shares a highly personal account of returning to the land of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire, on the occasion of the centennial of Franz Ferdinand's assassination. Although this anniversary is fraught, Nuckols' return is one that is also filled with reunions, memories...

Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song is a collection of sea songs, sea shanties and ballads that reflects Salem's rich maritime history and its relationship to the sea. Salem, Massachusetts, is synonymous with the maritime history of America. Salem's early ventures in...

BOOK + 429-TRACK AUDIO DOWNLOAD (Audio download available on demand from author).Learn to play Irish traditional music on the whistle with this tutor book from Tradschool104 tunes (28 children's & folk songs + 76 traditional Irish tunes)This book gives a complete introduction to playing...

During the 1960s and 70s some ethnomusicologists formed relationships with music-makers and ritual specialists in an attempt to interpret how they understood their musical actions. Subsequently ethnomusicologists have studied the respects in which explicit and implicit theory is involved in communication of musical knowledge....

Theology and the Avett Brothers features contributions that offer a rich contemplation on how these brothers from North Carolina help listeners navigate the religious consciousness of today's world.Author: Alex SoslerISBN-10: 1978714165ISBN-13: 9781978714168Publisher: Fortress AcademicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2023Pages: 174Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Canta Conmigo! is a practical guide for music educators looking to teach music from Central America. Suitable for use in families, schools, or community centers, this resource contains a playful collection of 90 songs, singing games, chants, and games author Rachel Gibson learned from...

This book has been written for Oud students who have completed the material covered in the Mukhtar Method series up until the Oud Upper Beginner book. This book aims to introduce students to the practical concepts of transposition by playing musical pieces and maqamaat...

This book has been written for Oud students who are confident players and have successfully completed the material covered in the Mukhtar Method series up until the Oud Intermediate book. The objective of this book is to further progress students' playing techniques as well...

Author: Peter StampfelISBN-10: 1737524503ISBN-13: 9781737524502Publisher: Don Giovanni RecordsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2023Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.48h x 5.58w x 0.39d

Liederbuch (in deutsch und englisch) mit 52 der bekanntesten und beliebtesten Folk und Gospel Songs f? die Tin Whistle / Penny Whistle / Pocket Whistle / Low Whistle.Die Melodien wurden einfachst mit Zahlen / Symbolen aufbereitet. Diese Symbole bezeichnen den zu spielenden Ton, die...

Sixty Three pieces of music for Baritone Ukulele. Book includes instrumental arrangements of popular traditional tunes, as well as favorite classical repertoire from well-loved composers. Pieces were carefully selected to ensure a satisfying variety. The arrangements range from easy through to advanced intermediate level....

Acclaimed cultural critic Greil Marcus tells the story of Bob Dylan through the lens of seven penetrating songsAuthor: Greil MarcusISBN-10: 0300274106ISBN-13: 9780300274103Publisher: Yale University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/05/2023Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d

This study of Polish folk music examines the history and practice of the musical tradition while offering an illuminating view of a culture and its social activities. Anna Czekanowska analyzes the vocal and instrumental traditions of Polish folk music, tracing the background history, the...

Songbook with 48 Folk and Gospel Songs from all over the world - simply notated for the Soprano or Tenor Recorder with baroque fingerings.The tones of the melodies were prepared with fingering images for the recorder, the rhythm of the tones is given by...

Almost 20 years ago Michael Brocken created from his doctoral research, what became both a seminal and contested volume concerning the social mores surrounding the British Folk Revival up to that point in time: The British Folk Revival 1944-2002. In this long-overdue second edition...

An easy-to-read, non-statistical guide to "Delivering Your Own Awesome" in music, sport and other competitive aspects of life, this book provides an understanding of what performance actually is by outlining four key steps: practice, rehearsal, performance and, finally, moving forward. Bruce Gandy's experiences as...

The Traditional Tunes of the Child Ballads begins where Francis Child's The English and Scottish Popular Ballads leaves off. Bronson has collected all available tunes for each of Child's ballads, annotated and organized them, with notes describing the history and development of each tune...

When he was twenty-two years old Brad Sanzenbacher decided he wanted to become a folk singer. The only problem was that he had never sung or played an instrument in his entire life. Launching himself into this new endevour, Sanzenbacher begain what would become...

What is American roots music? Any definition must account for a kaleidoscope of genres from bluegrass to blues, western swing to jazz, soul and gospel to rock and reggae, Cajun to Celtic. It must encompass the work of artists as diverse as Alice Gerard...

This work represents the first comparative study of the folk revival movement in Anglophone Canada and the United States and combines this with discussion of the way folk music intersected with, and was structured by, conceptions of national affinity and national identity. Based on...

This book contains a collection of 35 entirely new and original works by musician Johnny Willis, composed for fellow members of the Yorkshire Concertina Club. In addition to concertina, the majority of pieces are suitable for many instruments including violin, piano, chromonica, flute, recorder...

collection of 100 most popular timeless, folk, and children's songs, suitable for parents and children, presented with a melody in standard notation and tablature, chord diagrams, and lyrics, including free, online audio tracks for all 100 songs, with solo and basic chord changes, intended...

Who are "the folk" in folk music? This book traces the musical culture of these elusive figures in Britain and the US during a crucial period of industrialization from 1870 to 1930, and beyond to the contemporary alt-right. Drawing on a broad, interdisciplinary range...

In the 1960s, Liverpool had the biggest country and western scene in Europe. Country music was part of the fabric of Liverpool; as ingrained as the Irish influence and a bowl of Scouse. Country music influenced every group. Follow the story of one of...

By way of thank you to everyone who has had a part in my music, this book is the fullest answer to the question I was asked more than any other 'what was that song about then?'The Stories Behind The Songs is three things....

Twenty-four songs from the American Frontier - a collection of violin and fiddle tunes, beautifully harmonized to help advancing beginners sound great. Use them for recitals, community and family gatherings, and even home schooling, to bring the music of the pioneers, soldiers, sailors, miners...

Treasures in My Chest intertwines the story of the genealogical exploration and music of singer-songwriter Andrew McKnight, starting with the discovery of a song published by his Scottish immigrant great-grandfather in 1906. Like over 25 million people in the last few years, his curiosity...

The fourth volume in the Tunebook Series, a series of quality and affordable Irish- and Celtic-themed music books. The first three volumes covered Irish Tunes, Irish Songs and Tunes for the Tin Whistle. The tunes and songs in this volume have been selected from...

For centuries, the dispute over time has concerned mainly its objective and relative character. For the author, besides philosophy and science, the principal point of reference is man, the way he exists in time and space, and the way he observes, senses and organises...

The Traditional Tunes of the Child Ballads begins where Francis Child's The English and Scottish Popular Ballads leaves off. Bronson has collected all available tunes for each of Child's ballads, annotated and organized them, with notes describing the history and development of each tune...

Songs and plays drawn from English tradition celebrating England's patron saint, retelling the legend of how St George was born near Coventry, fought and killed the dragon, and married the King of Egypt's daughter, before returning home to England with his bride. Includes music...

Jerome Just one more Song! A Local, Social & Political History in the Repertoire of a Newfoundland-Irish SingerThis timeless Songs collection, recorded in Codroy Valley, Newfoundland, 1980 by folklorists Kenneth S. Goldstein and Margaret Bennett, is a tribute to singer Jerome Downey. This is...

The Gurindji people of the Northern Territory are best known for their walk-off of Wave Hill Station in 1966, protesting against mistreatment by the station managers. The strike would become the first major victory of the Indigenous land rights movement. Many discussions of station...

In the past this folksong has been arranged in a theme and variations format for flute, trumpet and the most famous version for trombone. The technical requirements of this piece do not exceed most players. A student in the first few years of playing...

First published in 1921, "The Shanty Book" is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs-or, shanties-compiled into this volume by Richard Runciman Terry. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in...

Marcella Sembrich's collection of favourite folk songs from all around the globe. Features folk songs from America, England, Russia, Italy, Turkey, China, France and many many more. Classic Folk Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of folk...

Youtube demonstrations: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcJRi8rTK0Erjk5OlVOO9G_IpaFkz1k4 The are in the book songs without text. Check out samples from book: http: //osos.sweb.cz/preview-ukulele.pd Robert Burns (1759-1796) belongs among most famous Scottish poets, who were touched by Romantic interest in their own culture. Therefore, he was interested in Scottish...

While in the Mississippi State Archives tracking down Abbott Ferriss's beautiful photographic portraits of musicians from 1939, author Harry Bolick discovered, to his amazement, a treasure trove of earlier fiddle tunes in manuscript form. Since then he has worked to understand how this collection...

Youtube demonstrations: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDcJRi8rTK0Erjk5OlVOO9G_IpaFkz1k4 Robert Burns (1759-1796) belongs among most famous Scottish poets, who were touched by Romantic interest in their own culture. Therefore, he was interested in Scottish folk song. He collected and prepared it to be published. When he was unsatisfied with...

"The Besom Maker and Other Country Folk Songs" is a collection of traditional English countryside songs first published in 1888. The songs of this collection are such as would have been sung in the fields and meadows for generations, and perhaps are still known...

The dawn of folk rock comes to life in Jerry Burgan's unforgettable memoir of the pre-psychedelic 1960s and the summer that changed everything. As a na?e folksinger from Pomona, California, Burgan was thrust to the forefront of the counterculture and its aftermath. The Byrds,...