The Chanters Tune


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The Ancient Music of Ireland


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This invaluable collection of Irish song is enriched by a 100-page preface and followed by 151 Irish airs arranged for piano, with songs' Irish names, authors, and dates of composition.




I Piped, That She Might Dance


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Angus MacKay (1812-1859) is one of the most important figures in piping history, though today he is best-known for having gone mad. He was the first piper to hold the position of Piper to the Sovereign, appointed early in Victoria's reign. This novel lets MacKay tell his story, from his childhood on the Isle of Raasay, to his rise to early renown and his marriage, to Buckingham Palace and Balmoral, and, finally, Bedlam. Rich in historic detail, following a man's journey from a humble background to the peak of fame, this novel is perfect for any lover of historic fiction.




The Pipes of War


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First Tunes on the Bagpipes


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This is a collection of fifty of the simplest bagpipe tunes that you can learn and play easily - with practice! Many of these tunes are old favourites and are played by pipers around the world. Included is a selection of popular simple airs, retreats and marches but nothing too complicated for the novice. Many of them are frequently requested at events and gatherings and you will impress your family and friends with these classic tunes.




The Little Country


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When folk musician Janey Little finds a mysterious manuscript in an old trunk in her grandfather's cottage, she is swept into a dangerous realm both strange and familiar. But true magic lurks within the pages of The Little Country, drawing genuine danger from across the oceans into Janey's life, impelling her--armed only with her music--toward a terrifying confrontation. Come walk the mist-draped hills of Cornwall, come walk the ancient standing stones. Listen to the fiddles, and the wind, and the sea. Come step with Janey Little into the pages of...The Little Country.




Performance


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An easy-to-read, non-statistical guide to “Delivering Your Own Awesome” in music, sport and other competitive aspects of life, this book provides an understanding of what performance actually is by outlining four key steps: practice, rehearsal, performance and, finally, moving forward. Bruce Gandy’s experiences as a music performer, competitor and, more importantly, a coach have helped developed the advice in this book. He has played in hundreds of performances and competitions around the world and coached musicians at all levels and ages for forty years. With all of this experience, Bruce understands that conquering the fear of failure is perhaps the biggest challenge people face. Using his clearly outlined steps, readers will elevate their own performance level.













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