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The Marshall Collections
Six collections of music by William Marshall (1748 - 1833)
6 Collections of the music of William Marshall (1748 - 1833) of Fochabers in Morayshire, one of Scotland's greatest fiddler-composers. These include the 2-volume Collection of Strathspey Reels etc of 1781-1793, Marshall's Scottish Airs, Melodies etc. of 1822 and the 1845 posthumous collection, with other smaller publications. Of the 317 tunes, at least 37 are repeated, often with different titles and changes in the music, but in the interests of historical accuracy we have printed each Collection in its entirety, along with a table showing the repetitions.
The tunes represent just one facet of the talents of this remarkable man - athlete, dancer, astronomer, clockmaker, surveyor etc - described by Robert Burns as the first (ie finest) composer of strathspeys of the age.
The book contains a foreword by James Alexander, Director of the Fochabers Fiddlers, and an introduction by Charles Gore. The Memoir published with the posthumous collection is reproduced. The music has been faithfully reprinted in clear type with the minimum of editing.
Size A4, printed on glossy paper and contains 317 tunes.

Highland Collections
The music of seven 18th and 19th century fiddler-composers from the Highlands of Scotland
This group of fiddlers is linked by a geographical thread, but their music, spanning a century, shows a variety of style, both in the original compositions and in the other dance tunes of the times. The composers are William Christie, Isaac Cooper, Angus Cumming, Charles Grant, Donald Grant, James Henry and William Morrison.
Size A4, printed on glossy paper and contains over 560 tunes.
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The Mackintosh Collections
The four collections of music, containing 357 tunes, published from 1783 to 1803
.It may not be generally known that Robert Mackintosh published four volumes of dance music, much of his own composition, exceeding Niel Gow in number. Many of these tunes were published in Kerr's Merry Melodies and in The Athole Collection without mention of date, source or authorship (not an intentional error). The Highland Music Trust is to be commended for this publication, along with the Glen Collection (2001) and the Athole Collection (1996)
Size A4, printed on glossy paper and contains 357 tunes.

Patrick MacDonald Collection
Highland Vocal Airs, Country Dances and Reels of the North Highlands and Western Isles
First published in 1784, this reprint, in 2000, is the largest collection of vocal music of the Highlands of Scotland, collected by Joseph McDonald. The airs are indexed by the area from which they were collected: North Highland, Perthshire, Western Isles, Argyllshire. Each tune has the Gaelic name and the English translation beside it.
Size A4, printed on glossy paper and contains over 140 tunes.
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The Glen Collection of Scottish Dance Music
This is a production of the music and texts of John Glen's Collections published in 1891 and 1895. Included are his biographies of composers and notes on the sources of the music
Book size A4+, includes 140 pages and over 300 tunes.
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The Dumfries Collection
Three books of the compositions of Accordion [layer Ian Holmes.
Over forty pieces in each book, with an equal selection of styles in all three volumes. A tremendous collection of Scottish, Irish, Swiss, French and Scandinavian style accordion solos and duets written by the master Ian Holmes. Notes on style and technique combined with beautifully clear type, make this a great collection for any musician, box player or no. With over 16 albums to his name, Ian Holmes is one of the most respected musicians in Scotland.
     Book Price     $10 IH01 bk  Out of stock sorry

Malcolm McDonald Collection
Strathspeys, Reels etc (first published in 1788)
First published in 1788, this reprint, in 2002, combines the 2 original publications. The first volume consisted of tunes composed by Malcolm McDonald, while the other 3 volumes featured other composers. It is said that Malcolm McDonald played the cello for Niel Gow after the death of Niel's brother Donald.
Size A4, printed on glossy paper and contains over 120 tunes.

Harp and Claymore
By Scott Skinner
"Original, selected and traditional music comprising pastorals, marches, strathspeys, and reels, hornpipes, laments, songs etc for voice, violin, bagpipe, pianoforte etc. In memory of a Romantic and Patriotic Past"
Size A4, wire-bound, contains 182 pages with melody and bass lines, plus the lyrics of some songs.

  Traditional Scottish Fiddling
A players guide- encompassing music from the West Coast, East Coast, Shetland, Orkney and the Boarders of Scotland. The book is filled with excellent instruction on fiddle techniques and  includes a demonstration CD with 68 tracks. Most tunes in the book are played once.

• Scottish Regional Styles
• Bowing Techniques
• Repertoire
• Dance Tunes

  Contents page  

Book size A4, contains 146 pages, music, chords, fiddle instruction and demonstration CD.

  We're A' Connected
by Susie Petrov and Christine Martin
95 traditional Scottish songs and their dance tunes arranged for fiddle and pipes. The songs are pitched and arranged for treble voices. The keys for the tunes are chosen for ease of playing on the fiddle, while the piping tunes have been set for pipers.
Songs and tunes include Lochaber No More, Killiecrankie, Tail Toddle, Smith's a Gallant Fireman, Lord Ronald, MacPherson's Lament, Jenny Dang the Weaver, Jenny Nettles, Johnnie Cope, Kafoozlum, Kate Dalrymple, Keel Row, Mairi's Wedding, Mrs. MacLeod of Raasay, Over the Hills and Far Away, Old Rosin the Bow and many more.
Full contents
Book size A4 103 pages with music, some words,  and chords

Scottish Ballads and Aires arranged for the Celtic Harp
By Kim Robertson
Easy arrangements of 18 Scottish Traditional tunes for the celtic harp including Are ye sleeping Maggie, Highland Mary, Roslin Castle, Will ye go to Flanders, Banks and Braes, Blue Bells of Scotland, Auld Lang Syne, Barbara Allen, Flow gently sweet Afton, Green Grow the Rashes O!, John Anderson my Jo, Johnny Faa, Logan Water, Robin Adair and more
Size A4, contains 62 pages and 18 tunes with melody and bass lines, plus the lyrics

  Red Hot Scots
Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club and Friends
This book provides the notation for all the tunes on the Red Hot Scotts Cd. 
Book size A4, contains 26 pages, music, chords and information on the tunes.

This is their first album was recorded in 1999 and includes with the Fiddle Club Tony Allen Piano' Neil Adams Vocals/Guitar, David South Accordion, Chris Duncan Fiddle and John McAuslan Vocals.

  Reel Cool
Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club and Friends
This is their second album and includes guests Eric Bogle, David South, Sarah Davies and Chris Stone. The tunes are Scottish traditional and recent compositions from Canada and members of the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club. 
The accompanying book provides notation for all tunes played on the CD.
Book size A4, contains 26 pages, music, chords and information on the tunes.

  The new CD

  Gates of Gold 

Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club and Friends proudly announce the launch of Gates of Gold - their much anticipated fourth album, featuring the usual host of great players, fine arrangements and a sprinkling of Australia’s
young talent – including Jack Wilson – winner of 2008 Declan Affley Award at the NFF and talented young singers Bec Rigby and the Wise sisters, and plenty more. Ronald McCoy, National Library of Australia Folk Fellow for
2008 leads the group in some stirring songs in the Gaelic language, Neil Adam pulls together a fine rhythm section, and altogether it’s a fun record

  Scottish Favourites Arranged for Seven Part Ensemble
arranged by Duncan Kennedy
Set for
Great collection of well known Scottish tunes arranged for group work or solo instruments with piano. A 24 page score and 16 pages of parts are provided for fiddles 1 and 2, viola, whistle/recorder, cello, guitar and fully realized piano. The book also includes the melodies fully written out for solo fiddle, cello, viola with piano accompaniment to enable the option of using the book as solo instrument with piano. A very versatile collection for those who like playing Scottish music in groups or as solos with piano
Tunes are Auld Lang Syne, Dumbarton's Drums, Glencoe, Island spinning song, Johnny Cope, Loch Lomond, The Peat Fire Flame, The Cockle Gatherer, Ubhaidh Abhaidh.
Book size A4, contains 40 pages, music and chords.

  The Gow Collection of Scottish Dance Music  - out of stock
compiled and edited by Richard Carlin
This volume contains almost 600 strathspeys, jigs and reels. It has been compiled from the original collections published between 1784 and 1822 by Niel and Nathaniel Gow, the father and son violinist/composers. 
Niel Gow revolutionized Scottish music by inventing a new style of bowing, known as the 'up-driven' technique, that accentuated the unique strathspey rhythm.
Besides the invaluable contribution of the Gows, other important Scottish composers such as William Marshall and Donald Dow are featured, as well as some of the more important tunes in the traditional Scottish repertoire. 
This collection also features detailed notes on the life and times of Niel and Nathaniel Gow, an analysis of the 'up-driven' bow technique, the origination of the strathspey as well as a detailed discography and bibliography.
Very few tunes are duplicated in the Gow's Repository listed below.
Book Size A4 large, 600 tunes,  contains melody lines
Book Price    $66   DS401 bk   Out of stock

Brian McNeill
To Answer the Peacock
Brian has written a novel To Answer the Peacock about his travels around Europe as a busker. To accompany this novel is a tune book and cd also called To Answer the Peacock.
Book Size A4, 48 pages, contains melody lines, chords and history.
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Quantity:       Book Price     $15 DF031 bk

CD    TRAX170 cd Available from music@burkesmusic.com.au

 

The Athole Collection of the Dance Music of Scotland

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The Caledonian Companion
by Alastair Hardie
This publication includes extensive instruction of Scottish fiddle technique: bowing, fingering, phrasing, and ornamentation.
Book size A4 large, contains 146 pages and includes music, instruction and historical notes.
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Tom Anderson Collection
Foreword by Magnus Magnusson
Tom Anderson was considered the saviour of Shetland's musical heritage. This is the first of volume of 4 proposed books of his compositions.
Book size A4, contains 60 tunes with chord arrangements.

The Angus Fraser Collection of Scottish Gaelic Airs
Considered to be the most important collection of Scottish Gaelic airs to be recovered in the last 100 years, it may also be the only authentic Scottish Harp music to be recovered. Over 250 tunes beautifully presented. Suitable for most folk instruments.
Size A4 contains music.

Ian Hardie
The Spider's Web
Ian Hardie is a gifted composer whose tunes are rooted in Scotland's musical tradition. Ian has played with The Gillies and was the editor of the Nineties Collection. His CD contains tunes from his book and he is backed by Andy Thorburn.
Size A4 includes 80 melodies with chords.

Kerr's Collection of Merry Melodies Vols. 1 to 4
NEW ITEM - Approximately 446 tunes in each book, consisting of Strathspeys, Reels, Highland Schottisches, Jigs, Hornpipes, Highland Airs, and Marches, Country Dances, Waltzes and Polkas. The classic Scottish collection
Size A4, contains music

   $15 each K1 - K4 bk

Ceol Na Fidhle  (Fiddle Music of the Scottish Highlands) Vols. 1 to 6
A great collection of highland tunes for the fiddle - and most other melody instruments. Each tune is a delight and a challenge for the melody player and is complemented by the excellent selection of chords. An accompanying cassette is available. Vol 1 is now out of print but we do have copies of Vol 1 and 2 combined.
Size A4, contains music and chords.
Contents of all 6 Volumes
 

    Vol 1 TNT001 bk Out of Print - Vols 1/2 available see below

Ceol Na Fidhle Vols 1/2 with CD
This great collection has now be reprinted with Volumes 1 and 2 combined into the one book.

  Ceol Na Fidhle Vols 5/6  sorry sold out
Two more books have been combined and added to this wonderful collection of Scottish Highland music.

Traditional Tunes for Two Fiddlers Vols 1 & 2
Each book contains 33 favourite two-part arrangements from leading players of the Highland Fiddle and Accordion.
Contents pages
Size A4, contains 2-part music and chords

Alexander Walker Collection
Originally published in Aberdeen in 1866 this is a excellent collection of 200 strathspeys, reels, marches etc.. Walker most likely influenced the young Scot Skinner, yet he had a less chromatic style of composing, more like the altered tunings found in older Cape Breton traditions.
Size A4, contains music.

Quantity:     Book Price     $10 CP002 bk

 Ceol nan Teud
Compiled and arranged by Christine Martin and John Marshall
Traditional celtic tunes for the clarsach
Size A4,contains 28 pages with 22 tunes with right and left hand (bass) lines

The Ceilidh Collection for Fiddlers
A series of  books whose tunes provide the key to fiddlers wanting to join in at ceilidhs and social gatherings. The tunes are arranged in sets suitable for performing or playing at dances. Can be used by any G,D and A melody instrument.
Size A4, contains music, chords and arranged in sets.

 Fourth Ceilidh Collection Fiddlers TNT009 bk

The Ceilidh Collection for Piano/Keyboards
These melodies are set for an easy piano standard and are graded to teach melody in the right hand and drone and vamping with the left.
Size A4, contains music and base line.
Book Price $20

        First Collection Keyboards

The Ceilidh Collection for Cello/Bass

The Ceilidh Collection for Accordion
Tunes are in order of difficulty. The bass line and basic chords  are included 
Size A4, contains music

Cruinn Comhla
"The Well Travelled Fiddler's Collection"
Popular tunes as played in Scotland. Includes Andy Renwick's Ferret, Donegal Reel, Hag with the Money, Lord Gordon's Reel, Music for Found Harmonium, Peter's Peerie Boat, Sandyburn Reel, Shetland Fiddler's Society, Tarbolton Lodge, Timour the Tartar, Tongadale Reel, and almost 100 other great tunes.
Size A4, chords included.

The Rumblin' Brig
By Hamish Moore
A collection of tunes for pipes and other instruments, including suggested chordal accompaniment. Half of the tunes were written by Hamish, the pipe-maker extraordinaire from Dunkeld, with several written by Dick Lee and available on the CD The Bee's Knees. The remaining come from old manuscripts and the melodies are particularly good for dance music. The pipes, both Highland and Lowland played a big role in providing music for dance, especially reels, which were played across Scotland prior to the introduction of country dances from England and Europe
Size A4, includes music, some chords

Scottish Fiddlers and Their Music 
by Mary Anne Alburger
She provides a stimulating and scholarly account of many of the notable fiddlers of the 17th, 18th and 19th and 20th centuries. It gives extended treatment to outstanding composers such as Niel and Nathaniel Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser and James Scott Skinner.
Size A5, 256 pages contains 100 tunes and variations, and history.

The Scottish Violinist 
by J. Scott Skinner
"Talent does what it can; Genius does what it must"
size A4, contains music.
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