The Language of Folk: Grades 5 to 8 offers a wealth of folk repertoire 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 Glasshouse (previously 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
Online audio with authentic performances of every song by young folk singers, along with backing tracks for the accompanied pieces
Complete lyric sheets also available to download online
All unaccompanied songs feature on the current Trinity singing syllabus ('Technical Work' section).
Rezensionen / Stimmen
It is good that the introduction and notes recognise some inherent difficulties in notating folk songs, unaccompanied singing, ornamentation, embellishment of the vocal line and the importance of speech rhythms and respect for dialect words in making credible performances. The book tweaks the terms most frequently used in classical music for ornaments, using 'flick' for 'mordent' and 'roll' for 'turn' for example and this is refreshing.
English Dance & Song Magazine, Autumn 2013
For those like me who come from a very 'classical' background, these books are an excellent eye-opener in to the vibrant world of the folk-singer. .....thanks are due to Kathryn Davidson and the Sage for devising the learning programme that has given rise to such inspiring and enlightening books. In my opinion they should definitely be in the library of every singing teacher. And not just to provide new repertoire for the ABRSM folk-song requirements!
Singing Magazine (AOTOS), Spring 2013
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Verlagsort
Maße
Höhe: 297 mm
Breite: 210 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-571-53733-4 (9780571537334)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Sir Eglamore; The Pit Boys; The Wee Weaver; Maid On The Shore; Dance To Your Daddy; T Stands For Thomas; Sair Fyel'd Hinny (Sorely Failed, Honey); Ho, Ho, Bonny Lass; Accompanied; Ye Mar'ners All; The Three Ravens ; Thirty Foot Trailer; The Cruel Mother; Bonny At Morn: Seven Yellow Gypsies; Elsie Marley; The Rosebud In June
