A treasury of 24 Irish, Scottish, Welsh and English holiday carols all adorned with Celtic calligraphy. Simple duets for two fiddles, a round for three, and arrangements for solo fiddle with guitar chords are all printed on a large, easy to read staff. 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. 30 pp.
02-20666
$7.95
AIRS FOR PAIRS
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Well-known tunes from Britain & Ireland arranged as duets for two melody instruments plus guitar chords. 20 pp.
267-25
$15.00
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CELTIC FIDDLE TUNES FOR SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, VIOLIN 1 AND 2
by Craig Duncan
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14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, strathspeys, waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Includes two violin parts with guitar chords and piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble. Beginner/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-99636
$10.95
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ENGLISH FIDDLE TUNES - 99 TRADITIONAL PIECES FOR VIOLIN
by Pete Cooper
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Book/CD pack. These intermediate level arrangements include bowing and chord symbols. Includes jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, polkas, schottisches, and morris tunes, arranged in sets. With a preface on the history of English fiddle playing and country dancing, and an explanation of traditional playing styles and bowing techniques. All tunes are played on the accompanying CD by the author. 68 pp.
49-930473
$19.95
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ENGLISH, WELSH, SCOTTISH, & IRISH FIDDLE TUNES
by Robin Williamson
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Over 100 tunes, an outstanding collection of the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. For fiddle, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, flute, accordion and concertina. Graded from easy to advanced. Historical notes and period illustrations throughout. Includes CD, 96 pp.
01-000165
$19.95
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FIDDLE DUETS ARRANGED FROM THE SONGS OF ROBERT BURNS
by Christine Martin and Jean-Ann Callender
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31 of the most popular songs of Robert Burns arranged for fiddle/violin duet. Includes song lyrics and guitar chords for accompaniment. Songs include "Ye Banks And Braes," "My Love Is Like A Red Rose," "Ae Fond Kiss," "Scots Wha Hae," "Auld Lang Syne," "Comin' Thro' the Rye," "Canst Thou Leave Me," "Ruffians Rant," more. CD contains all the songs from the book. 32 pp.
01-910088
$19.95
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MORE AIRS FOR PAIRS
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21 tunes from the British Isles arranged as duets for two melody instruments with violin bowings and chord symbols. Includes "Banish Misfortune," "Off To California," "Portsmouth," "Enrico," "Danny Boy," "Farewell to Whisky," "The Flowers of Edinburgh," more. 21 pp.
267-32
$15.00
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POPULAR ENGLISH SESSION TUNES
ed. by Dave Mallinson
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Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally's personal favourites. Also, you'll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end. The tunes are suitable for every instrument associated with traditional music and only 14 notes are required to play them all. Eminently suitable for playing at country dances, ceilidhs, barn dances and hoe-downs and most have been recorded by notable bands and personalities. Beginners. 36 pp.
02-304
$17.00
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SCOTTISH AIRS FOR PAIRS
by Matt Seattle
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22 Scottish tunes arranged as duets for two melody instruments. Selections include well-known tunes alongside some rarer gems, as well as two modern compositions. "The Shepherds Of Yarrow," "Port Lennox," "The Masons Apron," "My Love Is But A Lassie Yet," "Da Full Rigged Ship," "Da New Rigged Ship," "Alloa House (Fiddle Quartet)," "Ye Banks And Braes," "Corn Riggs," "The Bonnie Lass O' Bon-Accord," "The Banks Of The Deveron," "Peace And Plenty," "Old Head Pier," "The Blue Bells Of Scotland," more. Includes suggested bowings and guitar chords. 23 pp.
267-33
$15.00
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SCOTTISH CEILIDH COLLECTION FOR FIDDLERS - VOLUMES 1 AND 2
arranged and compiled by Christine Martin and Anne Hughes
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Book/2 CD pack. Well over 100 fiddle tunes as played by Scottish fiddlers, with guitar chord names and basic bowings. The tunes are arranged in sets for dances, sessions or solos. Among the most familiar tunes: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean," "Turkey in the Straw," "Scotland the Brave," "Amazing Grace," "The Irish Washerwoman," "Loch Lomond," "Skye Boat Song," more! Now includes every tune played over two CDs by a solo fiddler! 80 pp.
01-910116
$28.95
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SCOTTISH FIDDLE ENCYCLOPEDIA
by Bonnie Rideout
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The Encyclopedia Series offers fiddlers access to the gems of the genre. Composers represented in this volume span a three hundred year period, including works by: Patrick MacDonald, Adam Craig, Capt. Charles Duff, Simon Fraser, Robert and Joseph Lowe, Robert MacIntosh, William Marshall, and J. Scott Skinner. Rideout's original compositions are also included. Tunes are listed in order by key signature. Contains extra marches and strathspeys unique to Scottish fiddling. A section includes solo numbers consisting of piobaireachd (pibroch) and slow airs. Intermediate. 133 pp.
02-99268
$19.95
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SCOTTISH FIDDLE TUNES - 60 TRADITIONAL PIECES FOR VIOLIN
by Iain Fraser
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Book/CD pack. 60 Scottish tunes for solo violin, including slow airs, slow strathspeys, strathspeys, reels, and jigs. Includes detailed explanations of traditional playing styles, ornamentation, and bowing techniques, as well as notes on the history of the fiddle in Scotland. All tunes performed on the CD by Iain Fraser. With text in English, French and German. 55 pp.
49-930474
$24.95
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SESSION TUNES FOR SCOTTISH CELLISTS
by Eilidh Martin and Christine Martin
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Over 75 Scottish traditional songs and ayres, graded (1 - 5), with guitar chords for accompaniment. Includes "The Sally Gardens," "Lark in the Morning," "The Shetland Fiddler," more. The cello enjoys a grand but often forgotten tradition in Scottish music, dating back to such important Scottish musical figures as Niel Gow (who wrote and played tunes with his brother at the cello). With helpful fingerings by Scottish cellist Eilidh Martin. 48 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
01-910120
$19.95
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THE BARNES BOOK OF ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES
by Peter Barnes
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A collection of 436 of the most commonly used English traditional dance tunes for all instruments, with chords included for piano or guitar accompaniment. Spiral bound, 176 pp.
449-1
$20.00
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THE BARNES BOOK OF ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE TUNES, VOLUME TWO
by Peter Barnes
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Collection of 413 more English traditional dance tunes, for all instruments. Many recent reconstructions, discoveries and compositions are presented, making a good set with Volume One. Includes chords for piano or guitar accompaniment, and extensive cross-referenced indexes including a master index for Vols. I & II. Spiralbound. 180 pp.
449-4
$20.00
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THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 1 AND 2
compiled by Christine Martin
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Book/2 CD pack. Over 100 tunes from today's Scottish Highland fiddle repertoire -- some never before published. With chords and basic bowings; 100 pp.
01-010104
$32.95
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THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 3 AND 4
compiled and arranged by Christine Martin
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A superb collection of 150 tunes, some previously unpublished, with suggested bowings and chord symbols. Includes slow airs, marches, jigs, hornpipes, strathspeys and reels. "The Mermaids Song," "Deveronside," "The Taking of Beaumont Hamel," "Farewell to the Tay," "Cork Hill," "The Lady in the Bottle," "Wee Tod," "The Ladies Hornpipe," "The Iron Man," "The Sherwood Rangers," "The Lambin Storm," "Walking on the Moon," more. 96 pp.
01-010080
$22.95
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THE FIDDLE MUSIC OF THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS - CEOL NA FIDHLE - VOLUMES 5 AND 6
compiled by Christine Martin
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Over 100 tunes, many previously unpublished, from today's Scottish Highland traditional repertoire. Includes slow airs, hornpipes, marches, retreat marches, jigs, reels, and strathspeys. With chords and basic bowings. 100 pp.
01-010072
$22.95
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THE HARP AND CLAYMORE
by James Scott Skinner
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Reissue of classic 1903 collection. Features pastorals, marches, strathspeys, reels, hornpipes, laments, songs, and more, arranged for voice, violin, and other melody instruments with piano accompaniment. Includes "Balmoral Castle," "Cluny Macpherson's Lament," "Lady Catherine Stuart," "The Valley of Silence," more. Some of the tunes in this book also appear in "The Scottish Violinist," our stock #261-15. Spiralbound. Notation only. 182 pp.
261-16
$19.95
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THE SCOTTISH FOLK FIDDLE - THIRD POSITION BOOK
by Christine Martin
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This introduces fiddlers to the third position in a fun and logical way by setting well known Scottish tunes as the example. Tunes include "Coulters Candy," "Au Claire de la Lune," "The Rowan Tree," "Westering Home," "MacPherson's Rant," "The First Nowell," "The Lass of Bon Accord," "Amazing Grace," more! 24 pp.
01-010064
$12.95
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THE SCOTTISH VIOLINIST
composed and arranged by James Scott Skinner
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Early 20th century compilation featuring over 150 arrangements of traditional and original Scottish tunes. Includes strathspeys, reels, pibrochs, marches, slow airs, more. Tunes include "She's Bonnie An' Braw," "The Field of Bannockburn," "The Highlands of Banffshire," "The Warrior's Grave," "Macpherson's Blade," more. Forty of the tunes are collected from "The Harp and Claymore," our stock #261-16. Notation only. 49 pp.
261-15
$24.95
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THE SKYE COLLECTION
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Reprint of classic 1887 collection arranged for piano. 193 pp.
261-2
$18.95
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THE WILLOW TREE AND OTHER ENGLISH FOLK DANCES
by Hugh Rippon and Dave Mallinson
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These 26 dances and 52 tunes contain some that are originals and others that were collected. Rippon has acquired considerable status during 4 decades of dedication to English dance. This varied cross-section of music has been tailored to his dances. Primarily a book of dances, this also serves as a source of repertoire for the country dance musician. Includes chords. 32 pp.
02-164
$11.95
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TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FIDDLING - A PLAYER'S GUIDE TO REGIONAL STYLES, BOWING TECHNIQUES, REPERTOIRE AND DANCES
compiled by Christine Martin
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Book/CD pack. Comprehensive guide to Scottish regional styles of fiddle playing and bowing techniques. Includes over 220 tunes from the West Coast, East Coast, Shetland, and Borders traditions edited by fiddlers from each area, with notes on the origins of the music. Covers hack bowing, the Scots snap, cross bowing, harmonics, the birl, more; tunes include "The Balmoral Highlanders," "Brose and Butter," "Drummond Castle," "The Iron Man," "McCrimmon's Lament," "Soldier's Joy," "Orkney Polka," lots more. CD features 68 of the tunes. 144 pp.
01-310096
$22.95
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WILLIAM MARSHALL'S SCOTTISH MELODIES
by Randy Miller & Jack Perron; 2nd ed. by Randy Miller
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New expanded edition! "262 Strathspeys, Reels, Hornpipes, Marches, Jigs & Airs for the Violin, Flute, Piano, Mandolin, Cello &c., with the original Bass-Clef Accompaniments." From the fabled Scottish tunesmith's six collections published between 1781 and 1845; all of his known compositions! New easy-to-read format, a map, illustrations, four appendices, facsimile repros of the six original tunebook covers, an unabridged 1845 biography, the famed John Moir portrait -- the works! 322 pp.
38-3
$28.00
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