Begged Borrowed and Stolen 
For years Begged Borrowed and Stolen has been the most commonly used music book
in Australia for session tunes. This book is recommended as the starting
point for musicians new to Celtic music.
It is
now available on 3 CDs to assist with the learning of tunes. Each
tune in the Book is played twice at about three quarter
pace. Ear players will benefit from the clarity of the recording in picking out
the tunes while those able to read music will be able to play along with the
musicians to assist with rhythm and timing.
The recordings come in a
sleeve that can be fixed to the inside of the book. Included is a list of chord
and melody variations.
This fourth CD has been added to
the very popular series by requests as players have been wanting to hear the
tunes played at dance speed. Ian McLeod, Leueen Morgan and Mike Watts have
been joined by Luke Plumb of Shooglenifty, Tim Gleeson, Music Under the
Mountains tutors Patrick Lyons, Nicola Fortune, Tasmanian fiddler Angus Cameron
and a number of happy talented students from the School.
The Sets can be used for dances and a list of suitable dances has been provided
for each track.
You may purchase the CD separately or with the kits above. It is designed to go
into the spare CD holder with the other three CDs originally recorded.
We are now offering all 4 CDs for the price of three.
We also have been offered an alphabetical index of the tunes and their page numbers, plus a set of cues to be able to start the tune easily in a session etc. Thanks to Summer School whistle student Frank Basten for putting both these items together and offering them as a gift to readers of BB&S
Tassie Tattie Howkers Special -
CD Possums on the Roof and Book A River of Whiskey kit $20
A River of Whisky
Tunes and dances popular in Northern Tasmania
This book contains all the tunes played on the CD Possums on the Roof
plus a further 51 tunes written by Angus Cameron. Angus and Betty
Cameron moved from Scotland to Tasmania over 50 years ago. They brought with
them a rich tradition of Scottish dance and music which they adapted for the
Northern Tasmanian Bush Dances with Betty calling and Angus playing the
fiddle and piano accordion. Angus remembered many tunes played by his family
in his native Ayreshire.
Angus regularly composed tunes. Many of these were lost as he doesn't read
music. As locals started playing his tunes they gradually began to be
written down.
His tunes are now being played by the Tassie Tattie Howkers and a CD is
available. This book also contains instruction for the 10 dances taken from
the CD.
Book size A4, contains over 200 tunes, chords and history.
Ceilidh Band Pack
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
Guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukelele
Hot Guitar Techniques - from Folk to Jazz
As taught by Bob Brozman
Bob Brozman shares his vast knowledge of a half-century of American guitar
music while teaching you how to move beyond basic folk style into the worlds
of blues, jazz, ragtime and swing. With his dynamic finger picking and deep
understanding of traditional styles, Bob gives you the tools to explore your
guitar's rhythmic, harmonic and melodic possibilities.
The first 75 minute video will increase your understanding of chord voicings
and inversions up and down the fingerboard. Clear split screen views of each
hand enhance the instruction in: music theory, progressions, picking patterns,
right and left hand exercises, chord melody, two-hand string damping,
harmonics, diminished chords and double time rhythm while learning to play Salty
Dog Blues, Jazz'm Blues and Sister Kate.
The second 65 minute video looks at jazz, swing, calypso and Gypsy guitar
styles. This video explores: the 32 bar popular song form, chord-melody style,
rhythmic exercises, minor key jazz-blues, calypso rhythms and progressions,
Django-style chords, Palm harmonics, 'fat' swing chords and Gypsy jazz. The
tunes taught include Hot Moments With You, Dear, Blue Devil Blues and Dog
and Cat.
Swing Guitar Practice Sessions - Rhythm Back-Up
with Mike Dowling.
Mike takes 10 great swing classics, plays the melody first, to refresh your memory as to how the tune goes, then he gives you room to solo on your own as he plays powerful rhythm guitar. Tunes include The Sheik of Arcady, Dark Eyes, Honeysuckle Rose, Raggin' it, It Don't Man a Thing, St Louis Blues, Sweet Georgia Brown and more.
Size A4, contains chords, music Guitar Tab and Tuition.
Whistles
Whistle Tutor for Scottish Highland Music
An Fhideag Airgid
A 60 page bilingual music tutor written and compiled by renowned piper David Garrett. It includes over 30 tunes taken
from Gaelic song and piping traditions. Lessons are easy to follow and are graded from beginner to advanced.
Percussion
Zaghareet
Arabic Drum Rhythms Vols 1 & 2 Cassettes
Anne Harkin
Each tape contains 6 x 10 minute fundamental versions of Arabic rhythms for practising drum, dance or zills.
General
Balance and Swing
by Ted Sannella
This book was recommended by leading Contra dancers in Australia as the benchmark publication on Contra music and dance.
Contains dance instruction, music and history.
Swing the Next
by Ted Sannella
The much awaited sequel to Balance and Swing
Contains 80 Square, Contra, Triplet and Circle dances including music, chords and history
Rince - The Complete Irish Dancing
Set Video. Also known as Irish Dancing made Easy
Seamus Kerrigan
An instructional video that guides the learner through the first four
dances required by any potential Irish Dancer - jig, reel, treble jig and slip
jig
Song books and Tune books
The Very Best of Foster and Allen
Irelands famous duo present 30 of their favourite tunes.
Size A4 contains music, words, and chords
Peeping Tom
63 original dance tunes composed by melodeon player Ben Woodward and keyboard player Ian Wilson. This book is great value.
Size A4, music, and chords
Evolving Tradition
The wiz kids of celtic music present their own compositions. The shear talent
of the new generation is an inspiration all all traditional musicians. The
young musicians in this book include Nancy Kerr, Eliza Carthy, Lakeman Brothers
and more, with tunes and songs.
Size A4, 40 pages, contains music, words, chords, biographies and photos.
The Piper's Dream
Pat McNulty's original tunes & poems.
Size A4, contains music and poems.
Alexander Walker Collection
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.
100 Great Scottish Songs
This book contains an accompanying cassette with the first verse and chorus of most of the tunes. The musicians and singers include Phil Cunningham and Martin Bennett.
Size A5 contains words, music and chords and cassette.
SPECIAL - book and cassette $10
Fiddle
A
Fiddle Lesson - Intermediate Level
Video
by Cape Breton Fiddler Natalie MacMaster
One of the best presented fiddle tutors available, this video begins with an introduction on grace notes and bowing, followed by teaching and performance of five traditional tunes. The video features
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Video Price $30 Reduced from $80
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An in-depth lesson in traditional styles taught by Bruce Molsky This 75 minute video teaches six tunes, each from a geographical area in the southern US that's known for great old time playing - West Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee and Mississippi. You'll learn licks, bowing patterns and the special tunings that give this music it's haunting sounds and toe-tapping drive and excitement.. |
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Religious music of the Appalachians DVD Price $30 SHA1208 dvd |
This film focuses on the exuberant preaching, singing, gyrations, and
rituals of the Holiness Church, including footage of enraptured holiness
members "speaking in tongues" and handling poisonous snakes.
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Last updated 21/7/10
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