Tunes from a variety of sources, collected in Tealby, Lincolnshire between 1823 and 1826 by Joshua Gibbons, a papermaker. The original manuscript was meant as a working note-book. It is a snapshot of a village musician's repertoire, the tunes being tightly packed and written down just as Joshua Gibbons learned them. A portion of the tunes were arranged in the manuscript into sets for dancing, mixing 3/8's and 6/8's, 4/4's and 6/8's, 6/8's and 2/2's, and 2/2's and 9/8's. Quicksteps were mixed with Reels and Waltzes with Quadrilles. The collection is unusual in that it also contains 30 tunes harmonized for two or three instruments. In this edition, the tunes have been grouped by category and then in alphabetical order, placing the tunes sets first and their spellings are as near as can be deciphered from the original. The tunes are presented in notation only (without chord symbols). These melodies are playable on fiddle, recorder, or other melody instruments.

The Lincolnshire Collections: The Joshua Gibbons Manuscript

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Sumner, Peter D.

Music

Dave Mallinson Pubns

Mick Bramich has taught Anglo concertina method for many years, from beginners to players who wish to stretch their skills by trying their hand at the Irish style. His third tutor book is for those who are no longer struggling with the basics but want some helpful tips on improving their technique. In-Between Anglo takes you into playing across the rows to improve the flow of your music and a range of scales and time signatures which are demanding yet rewarding. Every tune is accompanied by his proven tablature to help those who don't read music.

In-Between Anglo

Bramich, Mick

The aim of this book is to get students off to the best possible start on the D/G melodeon (accordion), by presenting information that might otherwise take years to accumulate. This book is written for the two-row D/G button accordion with eight bass buttons. It contains lots of useful information about the different types of button accordions, music reading basics, and many tunes for practice. There is a concentration on playing the bass in time. While not focusing on any style in particular, this book aims to give students a good grounding, helping them to easily move on to whatever music genre they choose. The lessons are based on traditional playing styles and tunes from Britain and Ireland.

The D/G Melodeon: Absolute Beginners

Mallinson, Dave

This collection of morris music, although far from comprehensive, contains most of the dance tunes currently in vogue in what might be called the popular Cotswold traditions. All of the tunes can be found elsewhere, but unlike previous publications, they are all presented in keys which most of today's morris musicians are most likely to favor. The tunes are clearly written in large-note music in a simple but accurate form. The arrangements are suitable for any melody instrument, especially tinwhistle, recorder, accordion, and fiddle. Chord symbols are shown for guitar, melodeon, and piano accordion. Although it is not possible to convey every nuance of morris music in a book, every effort has been made to indicate the major changes of rhythm and tempo. When used in conjunction with the soundtrack, musicians who are unfamiliar with the peculiarities of Cotswold Morris music should soon be able to grasp what is required. Volume One contains a valuable five page introduction, which is particularly useful for melodeon and piano accordion players.

Mally's Cotswold Morris Book: A Collection of Cotswold Morris Tunes Suitable for All Instruments With Chord Symbols for Melodeon, Accordion & Guitar

Dave Mallinson

The very few morris tune books that are available can only be found with difficulty; none are suitable for the novice. Mally's Morris Books will go some way to rectifying this situation and, although they are not specifically aimed at beginners, they should be of tremendous use to them. To convey traditional music exactly by conventional notation can be very difficult. Cotswold morris tunes are no exception, in fact they are probably the most difficult of all to notate because of their many rhythm and tempo changes. A large amount of Cotswold morris tunes contain a section of music played at a tempo and with a rhythm differing notably from the main body of the tune. This section, called "slows" is almost always a corruption of part of the tune played earlier. Sometimes sections are played at a faster or slower tempo. Sometimes a particular section may be played at different speeds in subsequent repetitions. Every effort in these books has been made to indicate these rhythm and tempo variations by using extra terms and signs as well as conventional music notation. When used in conjunction with the soundtrack, musicians who are unfamiliar with the peculiarities of Cotswold morris music should soon be able to grasp what is required. The tunes are clearly written in large note music in a simple but accurate form; they're also eminently suitable for any melody instrument. Chord arrangements are shown, all of which are suitable for both melodeon and piano accordion. The two collections, although far from comprehensive contain most of the dance tunes currently in vogue in what might be called the popular Cotswold traditions. All of the tunes can be found elsewhere, but unlike previous publications, they are all presented in keys which most of today's morris musicians are most likely to favour.

Mally's Cotswold Morris Book: A Collection of Cotswold Morries Tunes Suitable for All Instruments With Chord Symbols for Melodeon, Accordion & Guitar

Here is a collection of tunes, all suitable for North-West morris, that are all currently in use. Its purpose is to give musicians new to the genre a convenient source of material. This book's contents provide an excellent selection of simple to moderate tunes for the beginner and also for use in a country dance band, as well as for accompanying traditional dances. This package is ideal for the inexperienced musician wanting to progress in traditional music. The tunes are clearly written in large note music in a simple but accurate form for any melody instrument. Chord symbols are also given, suitable for melodeon (button accordion), piano accordion, guitar, or any chording instrument.

Mally's North West Morris Book: A Collection of Tunes Suitable for North West Morris With Cord Symbols for Melodeon, Accoridion and Guitar

Carolyn Wade

The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success. Pick the book - Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish - in which you know the most tunes. Each book features 26 well-known melodies with every single note shown by a special, easy-to-learn whistle tablature as well as conventional notation. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to overwhelm the student. Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, are introduced only on the last few pages to give a taste of things to come. Perfect for individuals, groups, or schools wanting to incorporate traditional music into their curriculum. These tunes are suitable for any melody instrument, but the D tinwhistle is preferred. Lyrics, guitar chords, illustrations, rudiments of music (using the British naming system) and chord charts are also included. A CD is also available to assist in learning.

Instant Tin Whistle - Irish

The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success. Pick the book - Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish - in which you know the most tunes. Each book features 26 well-known melodies with every single note shown by a special, easy-to-learn whistle tablature as well as conventional notation. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to overwhelm the student. Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, are introduced only on the last few pages to give a taste of things to come. Perfect for individuals, groups, or schools wanting to incorporate traditional music into their curriculum. These tunes are suitable for any melody instrument, but the D tinwhistle is preferred. Lyrics, guitar chords, illustrations, rudiments of music (using the British naming system) and chord charts are also included. A CD is also available to assist in learning.

Instant Tin Whistle - Scottish

Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success. Pick the book - Folk, Popular, Irish or Scottish - in which you know the most tunes. Each book features 26 well-known melodies with every single note shown by a special, easy-to-learn whistle tablature as well as conventional notation. The lessons are realistically and steadily graded so as not to overwhelm the student. Difficult traditional dances tunes, music particularly suited to the tin whistle, are introduced only on the last few pages to give a taste of things to come. Perfect for individuals, groups, or schools wanting to incorporate traditional music into their curriculum. These tunes are suitable for any melody instrument, but the D tinwhistle is preferred. Lyrics, guitar chords, illustrations, rudiments of music (using the British naming system) and chord charts are also included. A CD is also available to assist in learning. Mally's and UK product #AM123.

Mel-Bay Instant Tin Whistle Folk

Virtuoso piano accordionist Karen Tweed has prepared this beautiful selection of 93 Irish session tunes, suitable for all instruments, with chords, tips and anecdotes. It includes her own versions of several of her favourites along with a healthy selection of session standards. With timeless reels, jigs, hornpipes, polkas and slip jigs all expertly transcribed and laid out, with Karen's choice of chords and - possibly best of all - with her personal thoughts associated with those tunes, this is a marvellous anthology of her personal favorites. This is a book about traditional Irish session music, so the tunes in this book are not 'piano accordion tunes' but simply versions that Karen has learned on that instrument. They are not intended to be seen as definitive versions, just examples of how each tune can be played; you can adapt the tunes to your own instrument and style. Karen's renditions of the tunes are available on two CDs: The Silver Spire and Drops of Springwater.

Traditional Irish Music: Karen Tweed's Irish Choice

Tweed, Karen

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