The Language Of Folk - Book 2 (Intermediate To Advanced)

Beskrivning

The Language of Folk Book 2 offers 16 intermediate to advanced folk songs from around the British Isles and further afield, carefully selected and arranged to develop the key skills and vocal styles integral to folk song.

Produced in association with The Sage Gateshead and its nationally renowned folk music programme, these books provide a wealth of material both for established folk singers and those new to the world of folk.

• 16 varied folk songs, progressing from Grade 5 to Grade 8
• Includes both unaccompanied songs and songs arranged with piano accompaniment
• Informative contextual notes and practice tips for every song
• Chord names provided for all songs, offering performers the freedom to add their own accompaniment
• Helpful introduction to the folk song genre, including a beginner’s guide to ornamentation
• CD with authentic performances of every song by young folk singers, along with backing tracks for the accompanied pieces
• Complete lyric sheets available as PDFs to print on the CD
• All unaccompanied songs feature on the current Trinity singing syllabus (‘Technical Work’ section).

Innehåll
Bonny At Morn
Dance To Your Daddy
Elsie Marley
Ho, Ho, Bonny Lass
Maid On The Shore
Sair Fyel’d Hinny (Sorely Failed, Honey)
Seven Yellow Gypsies
Sir Eglamore
T Stands For Thomas
The Cruel Mother
The Pit Boys
The Rosebud In June
The Three Ravens
The Wee Weaver
Thirty Foot Trailer
Ye Mar’ners All