Listen to songs by celtic thunder on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh by david. I found this tune in dave shepherds breton tune book. Spuds tunes philadelphia thursday night contra dance. Runrig was a scottish celtic rock band formed on the isle of skye, scotland in 1973. Celtic wedding is an album of traditional breton music performed by the irish band the chieftains. Cape breton fiddle tunes were brought to dont want to see ads. Sing a song band book or hire sing a song band for your. Jiggery are a upbeat, modern 4piece barn dance band with shed loads of experience that will make your wedding, party, corporate event, stomptastic. A tune from the early shetland dance tradition when older tunes were played and danced in a rhythm that is neither duple or triple. Kan ha diskan roughly translated as call and response singing is probably the most common type of breton vocal music, and is the most typical style to accompany dance music. The emphasis is on instrumental folk music specifically, contra dance tunes, although some links also include other types of folk music or classical music. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. My daughter is studying french at aberystwyth university and her 3rd year was spent in brittany learning the french, and breton, languages and soaking up the.
Jiggery are made up of professional musicians from some of the best ceilidh bands in the southwest, coming together to provide the very best of contemporary folk dance music just for you. Cape breton playing is highly accented, characterized by driven upbowing. Free sheet music from brittany free celtic sheet music. A working musicians guide is a gold mine of links to articles about playing for dances by musicians and callers. See the notes, listen to scores and download sheet music online. Tune collections on the internet bite your own elbow. During the thirties and forties john helped to teach the dunoon grammar school cadet pipe band and sometimes helped out with the local bb band. John mcneils reelcrackensthe cape breton return to shetlandmacphails reel. Iain macdonald, the track listing is traditional european folk song and dance tunes.
Ca caoine, d dance, dm breton dance, fm funeral march, ga gaelic air, h hymn, hd highland dance, hp hornpipe, j jig, l lament, lu lullaby, m march, med medley, mz mazurka, p polka, pb piobaireachd, qs quick step, r reel, ra retreat air, rm retreat march, sal salute, s strathspey, sa slow air, sc. Rounder 0042, john hartford hamilton ironworks 2001. I understand most of them originate from brittany, though there are french and norwegian tunes in there. It is important to keep in mind that the song repertoire and the use of song varies from one region of brittany to anothersongs for a particular dance will be found, quite naturally, in the region where that dance is traditionally found. Fiddle books cape breton scottish fiddle music old and new from cape breton, where there are lots of scottish descendants live and play music from scotland. The cape breton musical heritage series searchable printable 21 page pdf index. Breton music so far, the bulk of this consists of one big tune transcribed from the controversy of pipers album featuring douglas pincock and p. Freely available, the collection offers over 330 audio. Allans first years growing up in halifax consisted of regular visits from dave macisaac and most anyone who came for a cape breton dance. Tune collections on the internet a big ol list o links of tunes in gif, jpg, pdf, tif and abc format contra dance music. Specialising in cornish folk tunes, celtic ceilidh connection will entertain you with a broad mix of celtic tunes from brittany, cornwall, scotland, ireland and cape breton.
Nov 02, 20 in keeping with many breton tunes, this one has no title other than an dro, which simply translates as the dance, in other words it is the principal dance form of brittany. Roguery is composed of four highlyversitile veteran musicians that have come together to enchant dancers of ecd and contra. This emphasis can be the same measure to measure or vary throughout the tune, depending on the player. This is volume 1 of the cape breton musical heritage series by brenda stubberts. It even shows the sheet music for whichever tune youre on. Cooke the fiddle tradition of the shetland isles, 1986. In 1979, he founded, together with paddy oneill and the piper martin nolan, the breton irish band. The lyrics were written by johnny bannerman for her birthday in 1935, in gaelic. Em am d c 2 00 2 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 2 2 0 2 0 424 0 4 em am d c em 2 00 2 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 2 2 0 2 0 4242 em d em d c 0 02 32 0 020235 775 3 20232 em d em d c em 002 32 0 020235 775 3 2020. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nov 06, 2018 some time ago i have found the youtube channel of anne delong. Breton music expert help needed chiff and fipple forums. This style of playing is variously called vamping, backup, or accompaniment, and is used in contra dance bands, irish and celtic ceili bands, at fiddle contests, or just jamming at home.
Ryan thomson demonstrates contra, irish, ceili dance piano. The lineup during most of the 1980s and 1990s the bands most successful period also included donnie munro, malcolm jones, iain bayne, and pete wishart. It was john mclellan who composed the tune for this world famous song. Mickey koths site is a large collection of other tune collections like this one. Shiftin bobbinscrackensrandalls reelthe bitter lemon reel. Breton music discover the folklore and celtic music of brittany in france where traditional music instruments like oboe, bagpipe and celtic harp are played at breton music festivals. Hes also played for vanaver caravan, a perjbrming dance troupe thats. At the same time, jeanmichel played with a local east breton band and was encouraged to adapt the breton repertoire to the wooden flute. Tune collections on the internet these are free collections of tunes in graphic format gif, jpg, pdf, png, or tif andor in abc notation. Dance styles associated with the music are cape breton step dancing, cape breton square dancing iona style and inverness style, and highland dancing. It is, simply stated, a reel played at a slightly slower tempo, with slightly more emphasis on certain beats. Jan, 20 new york mandolin ensemble, 1 at lenox hill neighborhood house. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh ebook mel.
It has become perhaps the most integral part of the breton roots revival, and was the first genre of breton music to gain some mainstream success, both in brittany and abroad. In addition, contemporary musicians in all of these regions as well musicians from the contra dance community compose new tunes, which are incorporated into the. Fiddle books ceilidh we have a large selection of books containing well known tunes that will provide the key for instrumentalists who want to join in ceilidhs and social gatherings. Rodeo rlp 75, john a macdonald marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs of the cape breton scot. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading irish session tune book. The list of tunessongs for each part will take you to individual pages with the midi, lyrics and score for each piece.
Their arrangements range from strictly traditional to soaring flights of imagination and improvisation. Apply liberally to a tasty selection of french and breton dance tunes. Because, a lot of breton tunes come from kan ha diskan breton songs and the musicians who adapt the tunes for bagpipe, bombarde, fiddle, accordionlost the name. Discover the artists like aland stivell and the band tri yann. From 19811987, jeanmichel played with the group kornog throughout europe and the usa. Oneills as a fingerstyle guitar tune i am into self torture, a five part jig is the best way to do it. The most common tune types heard in cape breton are strathspeys, reels, jigs, with a lesser number of airs, marches, and clogs. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Breton music discover the folk and celtic music of brittany. A heavy cotton fabric with a raised pattern of stripes or figures. Music notes for ebook sheet music by david surette. The traditional music of acadia brief history of the acadians the history of the acadians runs through 400 years of life in a new world, centuries shadowed by the tragedy of genocide and displacement that gives the acadian people their identity.
They are familiar and frequently requested tunes which are suitable for all players from beginners to intermediate. With 20 plus years of combined experience, you wont find a more professional, polished, and highenergy private party band as this lively atlanta 6 piece group puts on. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh ebook mel bay publications, inc. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh book mel. One cold decembers day in 1965 whilst driving to my clinic situated in the remote settlement on the west coast of newfoundland, on the gulf of st lawrence, i was very pleasantly surprised and interested to hear some very fine fiddle music being played on the car radio. However, at the request of the organising committee for the eigse na laoi, i will attempt to write this short paper on cape breton step dance and its origins. Weve got every type of band, for every type of event. The traditional music of brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player david surette, who has now edited and published a collection of breton dance tunes. You know how when listening to any medley of cape breton tunes recorded in someones kitchen in the 1950s there is often one tune that jumps out right through the layers of sonic mud typical of a dub of a dub of a dub. He has written several books on cape breton and nova scotia music, including song collections and music histories. The grand finale was amazing, with carlos band, bagad kemper, and stelenn all on stage for some breton tunes the house erupted with a huge chain of folks getting up and joining hands for traditional dancing, weaving through the aisles and down by the stage. Maui celtic brittany, breton history, a breton resource. In keeping with many breton tunes, this one has no title other than an dro, which simply translates as the dance, in other words it is the principal dance form of brittany.
Rounder cd0388, gene goforth emminence breatkdown 1997. Having said that, a phrase, grace note, or a couple of notes difference will be found among the many different cape rounder 7040 traditional fiddle music of cape breton mackinnons brook 6. The boston college libraries are delighted to present the seamus connolly collection of irish music. Their band leader, aldun macvicar, was born in the mining town of broughton located between glace bay and mira. Speed the ploughjenny dang the weaverwillie daviethe cameronian rant. There are several words one finds associated with breton song that merit a brief definition. Take an accordion, guitar, four fiddles, mandolin and mandola.
Melodies from cape breton, scottish, and irish traditions. It has become perhaps the most integral part of the breton roots revival, and was the first genre of breton music to gain some mainstream success, both in brittany and. She and her band, all strings considered, play predominantly irish traditional dance tunes, along with scottishcape breton, french canadian, and homegrown new england melodies. Allan dewars background in the cape breton musical tradition is the backbone of his ability to accompany any fiddler, past and present. George plays with a number of different bands, including the whippersnappers which he characterizes as more of a concert band than a dance band, taconic tonic playing cape breton and balkan music, and kitchen ceili playing irish music. Mel bay the traditional music of brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player david surette, who has now edited and published a collection of breton dance tunes. Mel bay publications digital sheet music at sheet music plus.
With their modern approach to playing and interpreting traditional dance tunes they will have you up on your feet for the whole evening. Cutdot snap rhythms, or scotch snaps, are a feature of both. Acadia, or lacadie, was the first french colony in the new world, founded in. Chords are included for piano or guitar accompaniment, and there is an extensive appendix on accompaniment tips for all. Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh by david surette. The acadians was a popular dance orchestra in cape breton from the mid1950s through the mid1960s.
Munro left the band in 1997 to pursue a career in politics. The tunes of other music origins irish, frenchcanadian, etc. Whether its dance music for a wedding reception, corporate event, private party, or celebrity wedding or event, we offer worldclass bands for hire. Irish session tune book kindle edition by fuchs, cari. Print and download traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh sheet music. She is also composing fiddle tunes and other melodies. The cape breton musical heritage series fiddle music of. Sing a song band is a hot, fresh, and captivating dance band based out of atlanta, georgia that will have your guests singing their melodic tunes and make you sing a song too. Jerry holland february 23, 1955july 16, 2009 was a fiddler specializing in cape breton island tunes. Another backbone for contra dance musicians, this book aims to be a single, distilled resource for contra dance tunes. The album features guest performances by the breton artists, nolwen monjarret, bernard pichard, alain guerton and michel bertae. Theres nothing like a live band to liven things up from birthday parties and weddings to batbar mitzvahs or corporate functions. The tunes are simple, so they adapt the tunes in other tuning, change some notes.
Cape breton stepdancing is an excellent illustration of an activity which one would rather do. Traditional breton dance tunes by david surette is a helpful resource for breton tunes. It is a dance in 64 time that we performed here as a song, and a woeful tale it is. From its inception, the bands lineup included songwriters rory macdonald and calum macdonald. Because this is a major problem for people on this continent who may have the fortune to travel to brittany but usually have only a very short time to spend there, i have also included a guide to several book and record stores and a listing of contests and festivals for breton music and dance. Pulling from other large collections this book contains 168 of what could be considered the triedandtrue standard fiddle tune repertoire. The fiddlers of cape breton box and fiddle archive. Steven antonelli, directormandolinguitar wayne fugate, mandolinmandolaoctave mandolin stephanie mack, bass rich. An english country dance tune that has become the hit tune at the maryland renaissance festival where my merry band of musicians and i play it for king henry and his court. There is a discussion of breton tunes, their titles and a useful list of links on the session web site. Its original title, and that used in the book was the bens of jura but nowadays we know it as the road to the isles.
Anne delong is a mandolin player from ontario, canada. The list of tunes songs for each part will take you to individual pages with the midi, lyrics and score for each piece. Nolwen monjarret later appeared on the chieftains album, the bells of dublin, performing a breton carol with the band. As a composer, his songs have been recorded around the world. This digital collection features traditional tunes and songs collected by master fiddle player seamus connolly, sullivan family artistinresidence in irish music at boston college 2004 to 2015 and national heritage fellow 20. Dances featured in the video tune titles in italics. I perform all of the parts including a counter melody from early playford for early instruments, book 2 marshall barron, playford consort publications 12. Read breton dance and tune book by dave shepherd isbn 1 872277 6, dragon fly music this has much longer descriptions, more dances and music. Pierrot english and french music for dancing and listening. Broughton was abandoned just after world war one and has since been reclaimed by the woods. This is a collection of 426 of the most commonly used english traditional dance tunes, for all instruments.
The cape breton symphonys welcome to shetlandmckennas reelthe cameronian rantthe bunch of currants. Music notes for e book sheet music by david surette. Rounder 0045, highwoods string band dance all night. Allister macgillivray is a cape breton born author, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and photographer. Ceilidh network 81 city business park somerset place plymouth, devon pl3 4bb.
Traditional breton dance tunes fest breizh book mel bay publications, inc. Jody mackenzie step dances in cape breton, nova scotia. Also, john skelton has a bookletcd combination called some breton tunes that had lots of tunes. In 2005, as a tribute to the areas traditional music, the construction of a tourism center and the worlds largest fiddle and bow was completed on the waterfront in sydney, nova scotia.
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