Download or read book Mel Bay Presents Celtic Tunes for Recorder written by Marcia Diehl and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was conceived to provide the player with tunes well within the comfort range of the recorder and written in manageable keys. The beautiful melodies and spirited dance tunes in this book were carefully selected from the O'Neill and Roche volumes both for their playability and to reflect the spirit of the people of Celtic lands. Guitar chords included.
Download or read book Celtic Tunes for Recorder written by Marcia Diehl and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was conceived to provide the player with tunes well within the comfort range of the recorder and written in manageable keys. the beautiful melodies and spirited dance tunes in this book was carefully selected from the O'Neill and Roche volumes both for their playability and to reflect the spirit of the people of Celtic lands. Guitar chords included.
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 A Celtic Recorder Christmas written by James Tanguay and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here's a book you'll be pulling off the shelf for many Christmases to come. A Celtic Recorder Christmas is a treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols suitable for both soprano and tenor instruments. Simple duets for two recorders, a round for three, and arrangements for solo recorder with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff and lavishly adorned with Celtic calligraphy. From the hauntingly beautiful melodies of the Hebrides, to the ancient airs of Ireland, to the familiar Yuletide tunes of Wales, England and Scotland, these songs are sure to warm your heart and rouse the spirit of this giving season in a way no other music can.
Download or read book Favorite Recorder Tunes Early Music Gems written by Marcia Diehl and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recorder specialist Marcia Diehl presents 41 favorite melodies from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, each with suggested accompaniment chords. This era of music is particularly attractive on the recorder not only because of its lyrical qualities but also because the recorder was already one of the most popular, accessible instruments of the day. The collection features many dance tunes by Praetorius, Susato, Gervaise and John Playford plus familiar themes like “Greensleeves,” “Drive the Cold Winter Away,” and Thomas Morley’s “It Was a Lover and His Lass,” which may have been used contemporarily onstage with William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The book closes with two pieces by Beatrice de Dia, a trobairitz or female troubadour who wrote songs of courtly love.
Download or read book Recorder Music Through the Centuries written by Franz Zeidler and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recorder Music through the Centuries is a compilation of three previously published volumes of recorder music by Franz Zeidler: Recorder Book of Medieval and Renaissance Music, Baroque Recorder Music and Classic Period Recorder Music. This book contains 11 recorder solos from the Medieval period, 7 from the Renaissance, 14 from the Baroque period, 10 from the Classical period, and 11 themes from well-known symphonies...53 solos!
Download or read book Hymns Sacred Melodies for Recorder written by WILLIAM BAY and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hymns in standard hymnal keys arranged for any combination of soprano or alto recorders (includes both parts). Ideal for worship celebrations, Christian education or the classroom.
Download or read book O Neill s Music of Ireland written by Capt. Francis ONeill and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A facsimile edition containing the original collection of 1,850 melodies consisting of airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches, and more for fiddle
Download or read book Favorite Recorder Tunes Scottish Gems written by Marcia Diehl, and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2024-08-21 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rollicking dance tunes and marches to waltzes and melancholy ballads, every genre of Scottish traditional music is represented in this collection of 41 melodies arranged in the ideal range for tenor and soprano recorders. Both common and lesser-known tunes are presented in standard music notation featuring breath marks and suggested accompaniment chords. Recommended for the intermediate to advanced player.
Download or read book Baroque Folk Tunes For The Recorder written by Wise Publications and published by Wise Publications. This book was released on 1975-04-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baroque & Folk Tunes For The Recorder is an unusual collection, containing over fifty pieces drawn from over 300 years of music. The selection contained in this book offer the player a sizeable scope of musical moods from lively, catchy pieces that are fun to rip through to those that are just beautifully melodic. It gathers together melodies originally written for violin or oboe, sung by trained singers and common people alike, Baroque and rag tunes, old and new tunes. Experience the joy of making them come alive again!
Download or read book Arranging for Hammered Dulcimer written by Jeanne Page and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning and Intermediate players who have developed a repertoire of melodies will be walked step by step through the process of arranging their tunes. Lessons provide a detailed explanation and numerous examples of root position chords and their inversions on the 12-11 and larger sized hammered dulcimer. Simple tunes are provided for the reader to incorporate newly acquired knowledge of chord theory. Descriptions of bounces, triplets, doubling, counter melodies, arpeggios, scale runs, extended chords, etc. are included as well as opportunities to create arrangements utilizing these techniques.
Download or read book Irish Music 400 Traditional Tunes written by Stephen Ducke and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 400 classic Irish session tunes from the author of "A Complete to Playing Irish Traditional Music on the Whistle." A unique collection of the most popular tunes played in Ireland... and throughout the world. Complete with 400-track downloadable audio of each tune played at moderate tempo on tin whistle - over 5 hours of music! Download details on copyright page of book. These tunes are suitable for all melody instruments - tin whistle, flute, fiddle, uilleann pipes, accordion, concertina, banjo, mandolin, harp - and feature widely-played session standards as well as less common tunes. All the main tune types are represented - jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, set dances, polkas, slides, barn dances, marches, waltzes, carolan tunes, mazurkas and flings.
Download or read book Cantiga s Renaissance Festival Favorites written by Robert Bielefeld and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Players of all kinds of instruments including flute, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, whistle, guitar, harp and more can use this collection of music which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. the music is presented simply, with melody lines and chord symbols, allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In addition to many period dance tunes, the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance, place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder, fiddle, cello, harp and percussion.
Download or read book Fun with the Tin Whistle written by WILLIAM BAY and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beginning method/songbook is designed for the D tinwhistle. Includes music theory, fingering diagrams, note studies, and plenty of songs for practice. the stereo recording features tinwhistle, guitar, and keyboard and contains many of the solos featured in the book.
Download or read book The Road Home From Skye Scottish Irish Tunes for Celtic Harp written by Stephanie Claussen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover over two dozen traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland: a mix of novel and familiar jigs, reels, airs, marches, and strathspeys. Intermediate through advanced harp players will enjoy these lovely melodies and their fresh, sparkling accompaniments. The arrangements include several optional transitions for combining tunes into sets, as heard on Claussen’s album The Road Home from Skye. Suitable for harps with a range of at least two octaves below middle C. Contains dynamics, chords, practical technical exercises, and fingering suggestions.
Download or read book You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp written by Laurie Riley and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be used alone or with a teacher. the easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, and even if you have no prior experience, and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: how to use this book, how to sit with your harp, how to tune your harp, how to use your hands, plucking the strings, finger placement, basic structural concepts of music and 14 tunes.
Download or read book A Complete Guide to Learning the Irish Fiddle written by Paul McNevin and published by Waltons Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Waltons Irish Music Books). Everything you need to know about the Irish fiddle, from playing your first notes and tunes to advanced solos and ornamentation. This book includes special chapters for beginners, "key points" highlighting essential aspects of fiddle technique, a comprehensive guide to traditional ornamentation and over 80 carefully chosen tunes. One of Ireland's most exciting fiddle players, Paul McNevin has had an equally influential career as a teacher. During his long association with Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, he won the All Ireland Slogadh and Plearacha competitions and received his Comhaltas teaching diplomas in 1991. Paul has toured throughout Europe with the Donal Lunny Band, Damien Quinn and Speranza, among others and has been a regular guest with Stockton's Wing and the Riverdance dancers.
