Elderly Instruments Latest - Books - Tinwhistle - Songbooks http://elderly.com/list/new.rss?catlist=430.9 en-us copyright 2009 Elderly Instruments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:23:44 -0500 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:23:44 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 720 webmaster@elderly.com Book/2 CD pack. 100 tunes including jigs, slip jigs, reels, hornpipes, set dances, slow airs, quadrilles, polkas and a planxty, in simple form for musicians of all levels. Particularly suitable for instruments that don't go below D, i.e. the pennywhistle, tinwhistle, flute or pipes, but are equally suitable for any other instrument. Songs include: "Dan the Cobbler," "Open the Door," "Miss Monaghan," "Dunphy's," "The Orange Rogue," "Anach Cuain," more. CDs includes all 100 tunes. 62 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/01-909209.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/01-909209.htm A handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). An extensive selection of tunes grouped into reels, jigs, and waltzes . Includes a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration. Beginning/intermediate. 80 pp. ($19.99) ]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:00:00 -0500 http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98221.htm http://elderly.com/books/items/02-98221.htm