It is particularly in his choral music that Peteris Vasks reveals his strong attachment to his Latvian home country. Nature, customs and traditions and the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effectiv…

32 Traditional Pieces. Par . Scottish Folk Tunes presents a collection of beautiful pieces for solo piano drawn from the rich tradition of Scottish folk music. Experienced author and arranger Barrie Carson-Turner provides notes on all of the pieces, explaining their background and history. The volume is accompanied by a recording of all tunes for download. German and French translations of all tex…

Another addition to the hit series, making authentic folk music available in a flexible format suitable for teaching, busking and performance. Traditional music from Scandinavia - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Explore the rich variety of the Nordic tradition, from the Polish-influenced polska dances to a Norwegian Wedding Song. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard acc…

Here is a book of tunes from the Elizabethan era - the great period of English song - set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance, it is true, the songs of Shakespeare's day and the mountain banjo seem to be worlds apart. But the musical traditions are, in fact, related, as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes. As a result, Elizabethan tunes are a natural wa…

Piano Solos Of Traditional Irish Folk Music. Par VOSS RICHARD. Irish folk song ' est le terme générique qui désigne ballades, chansons rebel, chants de travail, berceuses, lamentations et chansons à boire. Beaucoup de chansons folk irlandais développé à partir des événements historiques et de la mythologie celtique et comprennent des airs, polkas, jeu de danse, longtemps dances, turluttes, diaposi…

A lively and wide-ranging collection of great tunes from all around Eastern Europe, suitable for playing on accordion, but also on all other melodic and harmonic instruments! This collection features traditional dances and tunes from Hungary, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, and the Klezmer tradition, along with a new composition by Merima Kljuco.

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French Fiddle TunesRenowned fiddle player and arranger Chris Haigh presents this fantastic survey of French fiddle music, with over 200 pieces exploring the variety of traditional fiddle music found throughout the country.France is perhaps not as famous for fiddle music as Ireland, Scotland or Romania is, but scratch below the surface and you will find a rich tradition packed with unique dance for…

Edward Huws Jones' popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire, now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations, the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music, some familiar, some more exotic, but all of it faithfully arranged, …

Inspired by the traditional Sami 'yoik,? a very old vocal tradition among the Sami people of Scandinavia and Russia, this beautiful music was used in the Disney animated film Frozen. Now available in several voicings, all choirs can now enjoy these works that are infused with style and ethnic authenticity that will bring a wonderful and unique sound to your choral concert. / Choeur SA Et Piano

In this 2 hour DVD, Morris 'Arnie' Lang shares the wisdom gained in his studies with the legendary drummer Billy Gladstone.Drawing on decades of experience as percussionist with the New York Philharmonic, and as a world-renowned educator, Lang covers the Gladstone technique in detail, explaining parts of the stroke, body mechanics and more.An approach to the rudiments is covered in detail, as well…