This English folk song will be recognised instantly by British listeners as the tune formed the first few opening bars of the ‘Radio 4 UK Theme’ an orchestral arrangement of traditional British airs compiled by Fritz Spiegl which was played every morning at the switch-on of BBC Radio 4 for almost 28 years.The lyrics of Early One Morning can be found in publications as far back as 1787 bu…

An easy to follow approach to playing traditional Irish music on the Piano. Suitable for lower intermediate level who have had few years experience playing the piano and with the difficulty gradually increasing throughout the book. There are suggestions for interpretation and ornamentation for all of the carefully selected tunes which cover the breadth of Irish music including jigs reels slides …

Par GRIFFIN JON. The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. Here is a unique method that explains all aspects related to learning this traditional Cuban instrument. You'll also find an extensive introduction to son and the other Cuban styles, including nengon, changui, danzon, gauguanco and mambo! Discover the traditional technique and true essence of this Cuban …

The Blues Bag is a collection of traditional blues songs and instrumentals from the repertoire of the great country blues musicians. The author Happy Traum is a true legend of American Folk Music, who worked in the 1960s with Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger. This collection of timeless tunes are arranged in Guitar tablature and standard notation.Happy Traum's first German-language book not only contains…

The Blues Bag is a collection of traditional blues songs and instrumentals from the repertoire of the great country blues musicians. The author Happy Traum is a true legend of American Folk Music who worked in the 1960s with Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger. This collection of timeless tunes are arranged in Guitar tablature and standard notation. Happy Traum's first German-language book not only conta…

The distinctive sound of the Cuban tres underpins many Cuban styles of music. Here is a unique method that explains all aspects related to learning this traditional Cuban instrument. You'll also find an extensive introduction toson and the other Cuban styles including nengon changui danzon gauguanco and mambo! Discover the traditional technique and true essence of this Cuban Folk instrument. I…

Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes is a collection of 73 arrangements for violin of traditional tunes from Sweden, Finland and Norway. Scandinavian traditional music specialist and folk fiddler Vicki Swan provides notes on the history of the music, as well as playing techniques and styles.The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Vicki Swan. German and French translations…

One of acoustic music?s true innovators and eccentrics John Fahey was a crucial figure in expanding the boundaries of the acoustic guitar over the last few decades. His music was so eclectic that it?s arguable whether he should be defined as a ?folk? artist. In a career that saw him issue several dozen albums he drew from blues Native American music Indian ragas experimental dissonance and p…

A silver jubilee celebration is always special. For a vocal group twenty-five years is a glorious achievement and one to be relished praised and admired by all who love the sound of voices singing together unamplified and unadorned. For thechoral music enthusiast whether you sing teach or just love to listen this wonderful collection of gems from chanticleers vast library shouldhave a place …