Download or read book Mel Bay s O Carolan harp tunes written by Turlough Carolan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 1993 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turlough O'Carolan is the most revered of all Irish harpers and composers. This collection, expertly transcribed in notation and tablature, presents 30 beloved O'Carolan medoldies featuring a uniquely Irish collection of moods and meditations. The arrangements are designed for the intermediate to advanced player, performing on a dulcimer with a 6 and 1/2 fret. The book also includes playing tips and a biographical sketch of Turlough O'Carolan.
Download or read book O Carolan s Tunes for Treble Alto Recorder written by Richard Voss and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turlough O'Carolan was born in County Meath, Ireland in 1670. He was trained as a youth to play the harp, and throughout his life composed a large number of songs. O'Carolan developed a personal style, containing melodic elements of Irish folk music, courtly harp music and Italian baroque music. O'Carolan's music was not published during his lifetime; therefore, various versions of his melodies have been handed down through the aural tradition. It is also not known how he accompanied his melodies. This collection presents 39 favorite O'Carolan melodies in easily playable, lively arrangements for alto (treble) recorder, with guitar chords above the staves. Included are four original melodies by Richard Voss inspired by and in the style of the early master.
Download or read book Irish Folk Songs for Classical Guitar written by Steve Marsh and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Steve Marsh has spent many years playing guitar in the folk clubs of the United Kingdom where Irish music is in abundance. This collection draws from his extensive collection of original arrangements of traditional tunes. the songs vary in style and can be grouped into sets for use in a recital program. Many of the folk songs have been handed down from generation to generation so several versions of a song may exist. Therefore, the author has taken a few liberties with the tempo and rhythmic structures of a limited number of tunes in this collection. In general, the pieces in this album range from moderate standard to difficult. In standard notation only.
Download or read book O Carolan Tunes for Harp written by Mary Fitzgerald and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2009-08-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Baroque era Irish harper TurloughO'Carolan, carefully and exactingly transcribed, edited and fingered. Ornamentation is fully written out to facilitate playing Chord symbols have been added for improvising left-hand parts, or inventing an entire two- handed accompaniment as a friend plays the melody!.This material isgreat for pedal and lever harps or keyboards at concerts, weddings, jam sessions, St. Patrick's Day, Renaissance Faires and Hospice care. All the melodies easilyfit portable or travel harps with small adaptations of the left-hand notes. Suitablefor students seeking international performance certification at several levels as well as being high quality arrangements for both classical and Celtic professionals. This music is a lot of fun and is also highly suitable for inclusion in college performance certification syllabus, or international certification such as ABRSM, Trinity, ASTA, etc. Harp teachers will want to start teaching this music soon to their students to assist their careers. and bull; The definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Irish harper TurloughO'Carolan and bull; Carefully transcribed, edited and fingered. and bull; Ornamentation fully written out to facilitate playing.and bull; Chord symbols for improvisation
Download or read book O Carolan Tunes For Harp written by Mary Fitzgerald and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Baroque era Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan, carefully and exactingly transcribed, edited and fingered. Ornamentation is fully written out to facilitate playing Chord symbols have been added for improvising left-hand parts, or inventing an entire two-handed accompaniment as a friend plays the melody!.This material is great for pedal and lever harps or keyboards at concerts, weddings, jam sessions, St. Patrick's Day, Renaissance Faires and Hospice care. All the melodies easily fit portable or travel harps with small adaptations of the left-hand notes. Suitable for students seeking international performance certification at several levels as well as being high quality arrangements for both classical and Celtic professionals. This music is a lot of fun and is also highly suitable for inclusion in college performance certification syllabus, or international certification such as ABRSM, Trinity, ASTA, etc. Harp teachers will want to start teaching this music soon to their students to assist their careers.• the definitive edition of 24 tunes by renowned Irish harper Turlough O'Carolan• Carefully transcribed, edited and fingered.• Ornamentation fully written out to facilitate playing.• Chord symbols for improvisation
Download or read book First Harp Book written by B. Paret and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1987-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harp
Download or read book Irish Melodies for Harmonica written by Phil Duncan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 138 well-known Irish jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, O'Carolan tunes, folksongs, ballads, airs and waltzes. These wonderful Irish melodies are written in harmonica tablature and standard notation for use on the 12-hole chromatic, standard 10-hole diatonic, and tremolo harmonica. Learning these melodies will enhance your playing skills as well as your repertoire. the stereo recording is in split-track format and includes a selection of 25 melodies from the book.
Download or read book Easy Celtic Harp Solos written by Laurie Star Edwards and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Cornish, Hebridean, and Bretton, including pieces by Turlough O'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs, aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ambience of the Celtic lands through their music. Lyrics for selected songs are given in the notes in English.
Download or read book The Ancient Music of Ireland written by Edward Bunting and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable collection of Irish song is enriched by a 100-page preface and followed by 151 Irish airs arranged for piano, with songs' Irish names, authors, and dates of composition.
Download or read book Turlough O Carolan Irish Harp Pieces for Classical Guitar written by Turlough O'Carolan and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-02-27 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 24 compositions by the legendary Irish harpist, Turlough O'Carolan scored for classic guitar solo. the solos are intermediate in difficulty and convey the beautiful, lyrical quality of the original harp compositions. As a bonus, two of the solos are also scored for baroque guitar. A companion recording is available as an internet download.
Download or read book Irish Harp Music written by and published by Mel Bay Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exception of two pieces, the arrangements in this book of traditional tunes are adapted from the collections of Francis O'Neill, Edward Bunting, Donal O'Sullivan, Manus O'Baoill, and Sean Og O'Baoill. Performance notes are included. Standard notation.
Download or read book Classical Guitar Tunes O Carolan Airs written by Guido Boger and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: O’Carolan Airs features further arrangements of the complete repertoire of Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan. The solo pieces are generally intermediate in difficulty, and convey the beautiful, lyrical qualities of the original tunes. This book is a follow-up to Guido Böger’s Turlough O'Carolan Irish Harp Pieces for Classical Guitar and O’Carolan Favorites for Classical Guitar. It contains 61 arrangements written in standard notation, ideal for practice, concerts or recreation.
Download or read book Mel Bay Presents Wondrous Love written by Barry Phillips and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book O Carolan Guitar Arrangements written by William Stevens and published by . This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) was the most famous Irish composer of his time. His memorable melodies, influenced both by European classical music and by ancient Gaelic harp traditions, have remained popular through the centuries, and lend themselves especially well to fingerstyle guitar. The arrangements in this volume are of intermediate difficulty and are a pleasure to play for guitarists of almost any skill level. There are a few well-known tunes here, but most of the arrangements are O'Carolan 's lesser known works, though they rank with his best music.
Download or read book Favorite Harp Tunes Beautiful American Airs and Ballads written by Kim Robertson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned harpist, arranger and instructor, Kim Robertson has created this diverse collection of 25 engaging American melodies for solo folk harp. The selections include traditional Appalachian, patriotic, and cowboy ballads plus lyrical melodies by American composer, Stephen Foster. With the long sustain and resonance of the harp, playing these melodies can serve as a bridge between generations of listeners, young and old.The arrangements are easy to intermediate in difficulty with chord symbols included for optional accompaniment. The grand staff notation is intended for lever harps with up to 36 strings. The key signatures contain up to two sharps or one flat with a few simple lever changes. These arrangements can be simplified or embellished as desired without changing their inherent peaceful and nostalgic effect.
Download or read book Celtic Autoharp written by Karen Mueller and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. the majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp. Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. the book's companion CD includes performances of all 35 selections, ably illustrating the rhythmic and stylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature.
Download or read book Graded Repertoire for Guitar Book One written by Stanley Yates and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new series of graded repertoire for guitar has been put together with the aim of providing students with the most attractive, stylistically comprehensive, and inspiring music available, while at the same time realistically meeting the pedagogical needs of teachers. Students and teachers will therefore find in these volumes some of the most representative and attractive music of the major repertoire areas of the instrument, both historical and contemporary, carefully selected, graded and edited for pedagogical use. While some of this music is very well known, much of it is not to be found in similar collections. This volume includes easy music by Aguado, Carcassi, Carolan, Carulli, Domeniconi, Giuliani, Hudson, Koshkin, Manjon, Martz, Morlaye, Nava, Rameau, Rak, Ribayez, Shand, Sor, Tesar, Winner, Yates, York, and Zenamon. Includes access to online audio.
