{"product_id":"mallys-northwest-morris-book","title":"Mally's North West Morris Book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraditional North West Morris Tunes for Melodeon and Folk Musicians\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMally’s North West Morris Book\u003c\/strong\u003e, edited by Carolyn Wade, contains 57 traditional tunes with chords forming a core repertoire for North West Morris musicians. Designed as a practical and approachable working collection, the book is particularly suitable for novice musicians while remaining highly useful for experienced players involved in Morris dancing and traditional folk music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Cotswold Morris traditions where specific tunes are closely tied to particular dances, North West Morris music often allows greater flexibility, with musicians selecting tunes that best suit the dance and side. This creates a repertoire full of strong, straightforward country dance melodies that work exceptionally well for melodeon, accordion and traditional session playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 32-page collection provides practical North West Morris repertoire and easy country dance tunes for musicians playing for Morris sides, folk festivals, country dance bands and English sessions. The tunes are clearly written in large note music in a simple but accurate form, making the book especially approachable for developing players.\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 bringing the tunes and rhythms to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy not order one of each?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Developing Traditional Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is common and sensible for developing musicians to begin playing for a Morris side as soon as they have mastered the basic techniques of a newly acquired instrument. Doing so provides encouragement, practical experience and a real musical outlet during the important early stages of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection was created specifically to support musicians entering the North West Morris tradition, providing a convenient and highly practical source of tunes currently used by active Morris sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes North West Morris Music Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth West Morris music differs from Cotswold Morris traditions in that individual tunes are generally not tied rigidly to specific dances. Instead, musicians can select tunes that suit the character and energy of the dance being performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, the repertoire often overlaps with strong country dance tunes and traditional session melodies, making this book useful well beyond Morris performance itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParticularly Useful for D\/G Melodeon Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of the tunes sit naturally on the D\/G melodeon and work especially well for players developing bellows control, rhythm and dance accompaniment skills. Chord arrangements are included throughout and are suitable for melodeon, piano accordion and guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe straightforward rhythmic nature of many North West Morris tunes makes this repertoire especially rewarding for developing traditional musicians.\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\u003eNorth West Morris musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers entering traditional music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccordion players exploring English repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry dance musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish folk session musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeilidh and barn dance players\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 North West Morris Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carolyn Wade\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 57 traditional North West Morris tunes with chords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978 1 899512 04 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional CD Product Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e AM203C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e DMPCD8803\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\u003eAiken Drum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalquhidder Lasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoatman's Dance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBobby Shaftoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonnets o' Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrighton Camp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBritish Grenadiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamptown Races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastleton Garland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClegg Lane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClow Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCock of the North\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorn Rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD' Ye Ken John Peel?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDavy Davy Knick Knack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonkey Riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers of Edinburgh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarry Owen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGirl with the Blue Dress On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrandfather's Tune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy Farmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuntsmens' Chorus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJenny Lind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn of Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnick Knack Paddy Whack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLass of Richmond Hill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoston Rush Cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuckin' o' Geordie's Byre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Love, My Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNancy Dawson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOh! 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