{"product_id":"mallys-cotswold-morris-book-volume-2","title":"Mally’s Cotswold Morris Book Volume 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFurther Core Cotswold Morris Tunes for Melodeon and Folk Musicians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMally’s Cotswold Morris Book Volume 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, edited by Dave Mallinson, contains a further 67 tunes with chords drawn from the popular Cotswold Morris traditions. Building on the strong foundation established in Volume 1, this second collection expands the working repertoire available to Morris musicians, melodeon players and English folk performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunes are clearly written in large note music in a simple but accurate form, making the collection approachable for developing players while remaining highly useful for experienced Morris musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 32-page collection provides further practical Cotswold Morris repertoire for musicians playing for Morris sides, folk festivals and English sessions. Particular care has been taken to indicate the rhythm and tempo changes that are so important to authentic Morris performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Formats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion CD - useful for understanding Morris rhythm and tempo changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy not order one of each?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Book Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few Morris tune books are widely available, and many are difficult for newer players to approach. Dave Mallinson’s Morris collections were created to help address this problem by presenting core Morris repertoire in a clear, practical and highly playable format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not specifically aimed at beginners, the books are especially useful for developing players wanting to understand how Morris tunes are actually structured and performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstanding Cotswold Morris Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotswold Morris music sits at the heart of English traditional dance culture and remains widely played by Morris sides, folk festival musicians and traditional dance bands throughout the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotswold Morris music is often more complex than it first appears. Many tunes contain rhythm and tempo changes, including the distinctive “slows” sections where part of the melody is played with a different rhythmic feel or tempo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo help musicians understand these important variations, additional terms and signs are used alongside conventional notation. When used together with the companion soundtrack, players unfamiliar with the unique character of Cotswold Morris music can quickly begin to understand how the tunes function in real dance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParticularly Useful for D\/G Melodeon Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tunes are presented in keys favoured by modern Morris musicians and sit especially well on D\/G melodeon. Chord arrangements are included throughout and work effectively for both melodeon and piano accordion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong rhythmic lift and pulse required for Morris dancing makes this repertoire especially satisfying for bellows-driven instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/G melodeon players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorris musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion players exploring English repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish folk session musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeilidh and barn dance players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional dance musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers building English traditional repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mally’s Cotswold Morris Book Volume 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book or Companion CD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Mallinson Publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67 Cotswold Morris tunes with chords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978 1 899512 03 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CD Product Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM202C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMPCD8802\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\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\u003eBalance the Straw (Bledington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean Setters (Brackley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean Setting (Headington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaux of London City (Adderbury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaux of London City (Badby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilly Boy (Bledington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-Eyed Stranger (Headington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobbin-a-Joe (Wheatley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobby and Joan (Fieldtown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnets o' Blue (Bledington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnets So Blue (Bucknell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonny Green Garters (Bampton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonny Green Garters (Headington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBower Processional (Lichfield)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffoon (Adderbury)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry Gardens (Fieldtown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuckoo's Nest (Ilmington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuckoo's Nest (Longborough)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuckoo's Nest (Sherborne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Set Back (Headington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers of Edinburgh (Bampton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Upstairs (Headington)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlorishears (Bampton)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlorishears (Fieldtown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow D' Ye Do Sir? 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