Product Number:
98011EB
Format:
eBook
Skill Level:
Beginning-Intermediate
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
32
Binding:
eBook
ISBN:
1-6097-4234-6
ISBN13:
978-16097-4234-8
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
10/7/2010
Today, the cello is primarily recognized as a classical instrument, but historically, from the late 17th to early 19th centuries, it had a vibrant role in folk ensembles. In these settings, it provided driving low rhythms for dances and performed expressive Scottish airs.
Over the last forty years, a dedicated movement within the folk music revival has aimed to reintroduce the cello's rich, unique sound to traditional music. Abby Newton has been a key figure at the forefront of this effort, becoming deeply involved with Scottish music and performing frequently in Scotland.
The airs, planxties, and reels in her book draw from a variety of traditional and contemporary sources, including music by the 18th-century fiddler Niel Gow, harper Turlough O'Carolan, Dáithí Sproule, David Hornung, Alasdair Fraser, Ronnie Aimes, and others. All 19 tunes are arranged for solo cello, with most including chord symbols for an accompanying instrument. The book also features Abby Newton's insightful notes on the origin of each tune.
Catskill Mountain Air
Cropie's Strathspey
Crossing To Ireland
Da Full Rigged Ship
Da New Rigged Ship
Drunk At Night, Dry In The Morning
Gin Ye Kiss My Wife, I'll Tell The Minister
Heroes Of Longhope
Independence Trail
Lasses Trust In Providence
Loftus Jones
O'carolan's Draught
Sister Jean
Sleep Sound In Da Morning
Spootiskerry
Tarboltan Lodge
The Earl Of Dalhousie's Happy Return To Scotland
Tune For Mairead And Anna Ni Mhaonaigh
Wagon Wheel Notch
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