{"product_id":"english-country-dance-tunes-book","title":"English Country Dance Tunes Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEnglish Country Dance Tunes for Sessions, Ceilidhs and Traditional Dancing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Country Dance Tunes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a practical traditional tune book compiled by \u003cstrong\u003eDave Mallinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together a varied selection of dance tunes suitable for country dances, ceilidhs, barn dances, pub sessions and folk festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the collection is rooted in English traditional music, the repertoire also includes Scottish, Irish, Welsh and American tunes commonly heard in English sessions and dance settings. It is especially useful for \u003cstrong\u003emelodeon, accordion and concertina players\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as fiddlers, flute players, whistle players and other traditional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunes are arranged with practical playing in mind, making this a useful addition to the repertoire of beginners, improvers and experienced players wanting reliable dance music at their fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of the Pub Session Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book forms part of Dave Mallinson’s popular \u003cstrong\u003ePub Session Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a group of tune books designed to capture core repertoire played in English pub sessions, folk festivals, country dances, ceilidhs and by Morris musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider series includes \u003cem\u003eEasy Peasy Tunes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEnglish Country Dance Tunes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEnglish Pub Session Tunes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePopular English Session Tunes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e101 Easy Irish Session Tunes\u003c\/em\u003e. Together, these books create a valuable reference library for traditional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Dance Tunes with Real Practical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter including many of the common tunes that have their own dances, the collection gives attention to variety: different genres, time signatures, tune lengths and dance forms needed for a good night’s playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes reels, polkas, hornpipes, single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs, waltzes, 48-bar tunes and Playford dances. This makes it particularly useful for musicians playing for English country dancing, ceilidhs, barn dances and folk events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for Melodeon, Accordion and Concertina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the strengths of this series is its accessibility. Only 14 notes are required to play the tunes, keeping the repertoire within reach of many traditional musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music is especially suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eD\/G melodeon\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the tunes sit within the natural range of the instrument without requiring accidentals. It is also highly useful for accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute, whistle and other melody instruments used in folk sessions and dance bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSession-Friendly Settings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe settings are Dave Mallinson’s own versions, shaped by years of playing traditional music in sessions, dances and folk settings. They are designed to be usable, recognisable and session friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChord arrangements are included as practical suggestions, broadly reflecting the soundtrack where available, while still leaving room for players to adapt the accompaniment to their own style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional English country dance tune book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompiled by Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Pub Session Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 101 traditional tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for sessions, ceilidhs, barn dances and country dances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh and American repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers reels, polkas, hornpipes, jigs, slip jigs and waltzes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for melodeon, accordion, concertina, fiddle, flute and whistle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 14 notes required to play the tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional companion CD available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Country Dance Tunes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781899512645\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CD Product Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM302C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMPCD0603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book \/ CD \/ Book \u0026amp; CD options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pub Session Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Tune List\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Full Tune List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Old Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Can the Matter Be?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAiken Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolly Wolly Doodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome Say the Devil's Dead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heel and Toe Polka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bear Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere We Go Round Mulberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boston Burglar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Orkney Rope Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gentle Maiden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Love Is Like a Red Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Grow the 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Slippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Jig Will Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome, Let Us Dance and Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircassian Circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Life on the Ocean Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Geud Man o' Ballangigh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinnegan's Wake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bourton Six\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lass o’ Gowrie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve Reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Road to the Isles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkey in the Straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cumberland Reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Arkansas Traveller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeatrice Hill’s Three Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAp Shenkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses’ Brawl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbert Smith’s Four Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Lead 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