Patrick Steinbach Bücher

(Schott). 71 traditional tunes complete with a companion CD which demonstrates stylistic ornaments. Intermediate Level. "While there are very nice collections of Irish tunes available for flute, this is the most complete and intelligently organized collection I've yet seen...Patrick Steinbach encourages all who embark on these delightful tunes to feel free to improvise, ornament, and experiment with the suggested chords...Beautifully produced with no corners cut (typical of Schott publications), the music is collected into nine reels, jigs, slip jigs, polkas, marches, hornpipes, Caralon tunes, folksongs, and airs. As Steinbach writes, 'You don't necessarily have to be aware of the fact that this music belongs to an aural tradition unbroken over many centuries to enjoy the spontaneity, wit, and humor of Irish sessions.'"-- The Flutist Quarterly

This book contains 250 selected pieces of traditional folk music. It encompasses every variety found in Irish music and is divided into categories such as reels, marches, jigs, flings, hornpipes, airs and polkas. You'll also find a series of pieces by the famous Irish harp player Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) as well as the melodies of many well-known folk songs. The selection is a representative cross section of traditional dances, harp compositions (Irish classical music) and songs from the distinctive Irish ballad tradition. All pieces are notated in standard keys of C, G, D and A major used by traditional players and include chord symbols for the accompaniment. In English and German. CD included.