{"product_id":"crossroads-dance-book","title":"The Crossroads Dance Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIrish Session Tunes from the Shaskeen Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the Shaskeen Series and contains a further collection of Irish session repertoire connected to recordings by the respected Irish céilí band Shaskeen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, barn dances, waltzes and miscellaneous tunes transcribed from Shaskeen recordings, together with chords as played, photographs, notes and useful cross-references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor players building Irish session repertoire, this collection provides a valuable source of authentic céilí band material drawn from the living Irish traditional music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Shaskeen Repertoire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tunes connected to recordings by the long-established Irish céilí band Shaskeen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChords Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chords are included as played, useful for accompanists and melody players alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Variety of Irish Dance Tune Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, barn dances and waltzes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes and Cross-References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps players explore the wider background and connections behind the tunes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Companion CDs Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional recordings help players hear phrasing, rhythm and session style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Recommend This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Squeezebox Marketplace, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eThe Crossroads Dance Book\u003c\/strong\u003e for musicians wanting to expand their Irish session repertoire using material connected to a real working céilí band tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunes in this collection are not presented as historical curiosities, but as living Irish session repertoire associated with modern Irish traditional music performance. The combination of notation, chords and optional recordings makes this especially useful for developing session musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shaskeen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaskeen began in 1970 when Tom Cussen and Benny O’Connor performed with friends in the Oxford Tavern in Kentish Town, London. After returning to Ireland, the band quickly became established as one of the most respected names in Irish céilí band music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, Shaskeen have produced numerous albums, singles and recordings featuring powerful, dance-driven Irish traditional music. Their repertoire remains closely connected to Irish sessions and set dancing today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion and melodeon players building Irish session repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional musicians interested in céilí band style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers looking for chorded Irish tune collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession musicians expanding their working tune list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers interested in Shaskeen recordings and repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping and experienced Irish traditional musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTunes Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClick to view the full list of tunes included\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAmbrose Moloney's\u003cbr\u003e\nAsh Maley House\u003cbr\u003e\nBilly Brocker\u003cbr\u003e\nBoys of Portaferry\u003cbr\u003e\nBrendan McMorrin's\u003cbr\u003e\nConnemara Stockings\u003cbr\u003e\nDarby's Farewell to London\u003cbr\u003e\nDrunken Landlady\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly Breakfast\u003cbr\u003e\nFloating Crowbar\u003cbr\u003e\nFred Finn's\u003cbr\u003e\nGolden Keyboard\u003cbr\u003e\nHumours of Toomagh\u003cbr\u003e\nJack Maguire's\u003cbr\u003e\nJackson's\u003cbr\u003e\nKillaghbeg House\u003cbr\u003e\nLady on the Island\u003cbr\u003e\nLast Night's Fun\u003cbr\u003e\nLeitrim Bucks\u003cbr\u003e\nMary O'Neill's\u003cbr\u003e\nMary Staunton's\u003cbr\u003e\nMiss Monaghan's\u003cbr\u003e\nMonsignor's Blessing\u003cbr\u003e\nMouse Behind the Dresser\u003cbr\u003e\nMoving Bogs\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Love is in America\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Mary Anne\u003cbr\u003e\nPaddy Killoran's\u003cbr\u003e\nPenny Candle\u003cbr\u003e\nP. 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The tunes in this collection are closely connected to Irish session and céilí band repertoire regularly heard in traditional music settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the book include chords?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chords are included as played, making the collection useful for accompanists and melody players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the optional CDs useful for learning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The companion recordings help players understand rhythm, phrasing, tempo and traditional Irish session style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich instruments is this book suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is suitable for accordion, melodeon, fiddle, flute, whistle, concertina and other melody instruments used in Irish traditional music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare with Other Traditional Tune Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers interested in Shaskeen repertoire may also enjoy \u003cstrong\u003eThrough the Half Door\u003c\/strong\u003e together with its companion recordings \u003cstrong\u003eThe Joys of Life and Shaskeen Live\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Atlantic Breeze\u003c\/strong\u003e. Those interested in broader Irish session and set dance repertoire may also explore the \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Book\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Book\u003c\/strong\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-music-tutors\"\u003eaccordion and melodeon books and learning resources\u003c\/a\u003e, together with our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melodeons\"\u003emelodeons\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accordions\"\u003eaccordions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBook only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed copy of The Crossroads Dance Book with tunes, chords, photographs, notes and cross-references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dave Mallinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53872179413325,"sku":"AP102","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/8066\/9005\/files\/TheCrossroadsDance-800x800.jpg?v=1778406444","url":"https:\/\/squeezeboxmarketplace.com\/products\/crossroads-dance-book","provider":"Squeezebox Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}