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Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced Kathryn Davidson

Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced By Kathryn Davidson

Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced by Kathryn Davidson

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Summary

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 Sage Gateshead and its nationally renowned folk music programme.

Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced Summary

Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced by Kathryn Davidson

The Language of Folk: Grades 5 to8offers 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 beginners 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).

Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced Reviews

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

Table of Contents

Sir Eglamore; The Pit Boys; The Wee Weaver; Maid On The Shore; Dance To Your Daddy; T Stands For Thomas; Sair Fyeld Hinny (Sorely Failed, Honey); Ho, Ho, Bonny Lass; Accompanied; Ye Marners All; The Three Ravens ; Thirty Foot Trailer; The Cruel Mother; Bonny At Morn: Seven Yellow Gypsies; Elsie Marley; The Rosebud In June

Additional information

GOR012656089
9780571537334
0571537332
Language of Folk 2: Intermediate to Advanced by Kathryn Davidson
Kathryn Davidson
Used - Like New
Hardback
Faber Music Ltd
2013-01-25
56
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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