Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

One of the first documentary collections of Negro folk songs was compiled in 1867 by William Francis Allen, Charles Pickard Ware and Lucy McKim Garrison. Under the title Slave Songs of the United States, this collection of 136 authentic folk songs of the Negro people revolutionized America's understanding of this music. The book, which contains spirituals, work songs, field hollers, soldier songs …

Par WORLEY PETER. This book presents 42 English folk songs arranged for the intermediate classic guitarist in standard notation with phrase and dynamic markings plus light fingering. The collection includes popular melodies like Sprig of Thyme, Seventeen Come Sunday, and Blow the Wind Southerly, but also lesser known but no less beautiful tunes like Cupid the Pretty Ploughboy, Dabbling in the Dew …

Celtic Folk Songs pour tous les âges est une charmante collection de mélodies riches et de ballades spécifiquement distinctives pour les cultures de l'Ecosse, Terre-Neuve, Irlande et l'Angleterre. Le CD d'accompagnement (inclu dans le livre solo) fournit deux pistes pour chaque morceau. La première piste inclut un performances d'exemple du solo avec l'accompagnement. La deuxième piste est juste l'…

Celtic Folk Songs pour tous les âges est une charmante collection de mélodies riches et de ballades spécifiquement distinctives pour les cultures de l'Ecosse, Terre-Neuve, Irlande et l'Angleterre. Le CD d'accompagnement (inclu dans le livre solo) fournit deux pistes pour chaque morceau. La première piste inclut un performances d'exemple du solo avec l'accompagnement. La deuxième piste est juste l'…

Par SARTIN PAUL. The Community Choir Collection: Folk comprises 50 folk songs for all seasons, from all parts of the British Isles, specially arranged for mixed voices by Paul Sartin, founding member of award-winning folk ensembles such as Belshazzar's Feast, Faustus and Bellowhead. Additional information includes song history, context and performance tips. The songs are arranged in a variety of f…

Par . A sparkling gem for a first concert or a mixed-instrument group lesson, this piece will be fun to play and features an exciting ending. Combining two commonly taught folk songs, 'Lightly Row' and 'Song of the Wind,' this delightful medley, Two German Folk Songs by Bob Phillips, uses only the D string and the A string within the D major scale. Parts lie well on every instrument. The second vi…

In this 50th Anniversary year of The King's Singers there is much celebrating to be done. A 3 disc CD has been recorded by the current members of the group and from that new recording, the most popular songs have been selected for this collection. Known for their consummate artistry in all genres and styles, their interpretations of pop and folk music are legendary. In this 50th Anniversary year o…