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Where you will find the traditional music library. A collection of 22 different songbooks or tune-books, each dedicated to a particular type of traditional folk or roots music. There are musical scores with chords from which you can print sheet music and lyrics, there are also MIDI files to play so you can hear what the tunes sound like. The MIDIS play the melody on the left channel and a simple chord and bass accompaniment on the right. These should be suitable for those musicians who prefer to learn by ear. The tune-books and songbook currently available are:-
Bluegrass music tune-book and songbook - Around 250 traditional bluegrass songs and tunes commonly performed in this style. These tunes and songs are mostly American folk or roots pieces including some sacred and inspirational songs. They include many numbers which are popular and often heard in bluegrass jam sessions and performances. The bluegrass style is characterized by fast tempo with an emphasis on the five string banjo and harmony singing. Bill Munroe and Flatt and Scruggs are often credited with originating this style. Also on this site is a mirror of the Bluegrass South East web site which covers bluegrass related events and news for South East England. There is also a page with links to some of the best bluegrass related sites on the net.
NEW - 10 tune books in
Noteworthy Composer format including O'Neills Dance music
of Ireland (1600+ tunes)(Other new Noteworthy Composer format items available
from main menu)
Old-time (Oldtimey) tune-book and songbook - 300+ tunes & songs commonly associated with the American "old-time" or "oldtimey" genre. Old-time music is essentially American folk and roots music, although very many of the pieces trace back to European origins. Old-time and traditional bluegrass music have many songs and tunes in common but the playing styles are very different. With old-time, the emphasis is much more on tunes and dance music, and often a deliberate effort is made to perform the music in the same way as it might have been done in the rural settings of 100 years ago. There is also a page with links to other old-time related sites
Folk revival songbook - 70+ popular folk songs associated with the 60's folk revival. This is a mixed bag of folk and roots music from more than one country. The connecting feature being that they are all pieces that were popular in folk clubs around the UK during the 60's . There is also a page with links to many traditional music and folk related sites.
Traditional Irish folk music songbook and tune-book some 200+ favorite Irish music, tunes and songs in a 3 part collection. This collection of songs and tunes includes many of the best known and liked folk songs and tunes.
Scottish music songbook and tune-book - around 140 favorite Scottish tunes and songs. As with the Irish tune-book an effort has been made to include all the best know and favorite pieces.
Christmas music, carols and hymns songbook - 80+ popular Christmas carols and songs.
Cowboy songbook - 70+ Cowboy, Western and Pioneer songs.
Bawdy songs
- around 80 bawdy or rugby type songs (Warning
some of these lyrics may be
considered offensive.)
Stephen Foster songs - 70+ popular songs by Stephen Foster.
Popular Traditional and folk music - a collection of 80+ well known traditional and dance tunes.
Pub Session Tunes - a 3 part collection of 200+ tunes commonly played at pub sessions and other music sessions in the British Isles. This excellent collection probably includes 80% of the tunes you are likely to hear in English pub music sessions.
Sussex Folk Orchestra Tunes - a collection of 70+ tunes played by the Sussex Folk Orchestra. This collection contains a "bit of everything" including English, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, American, Cajun, European etc. Here you will also find a page with links to some of the best folk resources on the net.
Also available on this site is an extensive traditional music oriented MUSIC ENCYCLOPEDIA.