The Ceilidh Dance Book

The Ceilidh Dance Book
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Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages : 85
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ISBN-10 : 9781619117792
ISBN-13 : 1619117797
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ceilidh Dance Book by : Kevin Allison

While one of a kind is a hard rating to achieve at Mel Bay Publications, Kevin Allison has done it with The Ceilidh Dance Book. A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish gathering where people share songs, stories, music, and dancing that is very much alive today. In Scotland, there are hundreds of ceilidh bands, each of which has their own trademark tune sets, making it possible for a man in a kilt to make a living as a performing musician. This book not only provides 85 Scottish tunes in sets as they might be used in a ceilidh event—it also offers detailed, beat-by-beat descriptions of the dance steps for twenty-four dances! From The Highland Scottish to The Mooncoin Jig, with this book in hand, you’ll be able to both play in the band and step to the music with the locals. The kilt is optional. Arranged for mandolin or fiddle with suggested chord backup, in standard notation only.

Scottish Ceilidh Dancing

Scottish Ceilidh Dancing
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Publisher : Mainstream Publishing
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1851588450
ISBN-13 : 9781851588459
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis Scottish Ceilidh Dancing by : David Ewart

Say goodbye to squashed feet, sore toes and dizzy heads with Scottish Ceilidh Dancing. Guiding you through intricate dance steps and various hand holds in simple, straightforward language, this book introduces you to the exuberant world of the Dashing White Sergeant, the Gay Gordons, the Gypsy Tap and the Lucky Seven, to name but a few. All your old favourites are here and, with over fifty dances, there's something for everyone, from the simple routines of the Dinkie One-Step, to the more adventurous Southern Rose Waltz and the Posties Jig.

Dance Legacies of Scotland

Dance Legacies of Scotland
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 271
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781000334333
ISBN-13 : 1000334333
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Dance Legacies of Scotland by : Mats Melin

Dance Legacies of Scotland compiles a collage of references portraying percussive Scottish dancing and explains what influenced a wide disappearance of hard-shoe steps from contemporary Scottish practices. Mats Melin and Jennifer Schoonover explore the historical references describing percussive dancing to illustrate how widespread the practice was, giving some glimpses of what it looked and sounded like. The authors also explain what influenced a wide disappearance of hard-shoe steps from Scottish dancing practices. Their research draws together fieldwork, references from historical sources in English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic, and insights drawn from the authors’ practical knowledge of dances. They portray the complex network of dance dialects that existed in parallel across Scotland, and share how remnants of this vibrant tradition have endured in Scotland and the Scottish diaspora to the present day. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of Dance and Music and its relationship to the history and culture of Scotland.

Ceilidh Collection

Ceilidh Collection
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-10 : 0851621759
ISBN-13 : 9780851621753
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Ceilidh Collection by : Edward Huws Jones

Traditional dance music from England, Ireland and Scotland. A flexible format and extra optional parts makes these ideal for solos, duets, or a larger folk band. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard accompaniment with optional violin accompaniment, easy violin and guitar.

Traditional Step-dancing in Scotland

Traditional Step-dancing in Scotland
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Publisher : State Mutual Book & Periodical Service
Total Pages : 238
Release :
ISBN-10 : IND:30000055972628
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Traditional Step-dancing in Scotland by : J. F. Flett

Traditional Step-dancing in Scotland focuses on the history of solo step-dancing including the Sword Dance, Highland Fling & Clog dancing. The subject is fully researched and illustrated, and also contains step dancing from Nova Scotia.

Scottish Country Dancing

Scottish Country Dancing
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Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 000472500X
ISBN-13 : 9780004725000
Rating : 4/5 (0X Downloads)

Synopsis Scottish Country Dancing by : Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Produced in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, this manual is suitable for the novice as well as the more experienced dancer. It features: instruction to over 100 of the most popular traditional and modern reels, as well as the most common ceilidh dances; explanations of all the basic steps, dance techniques and dress; and illustrations showing the basic progressions within each dance.

The Green Jay Collection

The Green Jay Collection
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Publisher :
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 0578722984
ISBN-13 : 9780578722986
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis The Green Jay Collection by : Joseph Pimentel

Newly composed English country and American contra dances with accompanying tunes.

Highland Dancing

Highland Dancing
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 104
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ISBN-10 : NYPL:33433093051468
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Highland Dancing by : Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing

Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
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Publisher : Teach Yourself
Total Pages : 412
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781444132267
ISBN-13 : 1444132261
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis Complete Gaelic Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course by : Boyd Robertson

Are you looking for a complete course in Gaelic which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Gaelic will guarantee success! This edition is fully updated to reflect the published spelling conventions, and has complete audio support online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will approach Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.

100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland

100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland
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Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages : 81
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781619119246
ISBN-13 : 1619119242
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis 100 Tunes from O'Neill's Music of Ireland by : Kevin Allison

Anyone who is serious about learning Irish traditional music will eventually come across O'Neill's Music of Ireland, a collection of well over 1000 tunes. This book contains a selection of one hundred tunes from this collection, arranged into sets for fiddle which can be used at sessions, and for dancing. The book includes hints, tips and comments for playing the tunes and some of the tunes also have alternative melodies and harmonies for added variety and interest. At the back of the book, there are guitar chords with standard and open D tuning, and a fingering chart for fiddle that you might find useful.