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One Hundred English Folksongs by Cecil J. Sharp (1975, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486231925
ISBN-139780486231921
eBay Product ID (ePID)291350
Product Key Features
Book TitleOne Hundred English Folksongs
Number of Pages235 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1975
TopicPrinted Music / General, Printed Music / Vocal, Europe / Great Britain / General
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, History
AuthorCecil J. Sharp
Book SeriesDover Song Collections
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight24.7 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN75-012133
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisEnglish folk music collector Cecil J. Sharp (18591924) was one of the most renowned musicologists in the area of true folksong, and these 100 folksongs were all collected by him from actual singers all across Britain. The tunes are presented precisely as they were originally taken down from the lips of the singers, and the lyrics are the best, most intelligible versions of the actual words and variants. Arranged for medium voice and piano, these songs are among the best in the English folk tradition, and through the survival of Border ballads and others in the United States, in the American folk tradition as well. Included are "Henry Martin," "Robin Hood and the Tanner," "Lord Bateman," "Barbara Ellen," "The Outlandish Knight," "The Golden Vanity," "The Green Wedding," "Lord Rendal," "Lord Lovel," "The Death of Queen Jane," "The Crystal Spring," "The Drowned Lover," "O Waly, Waly," "Fanny Blair," "The Lark in the Morn," "Hares on the Mountains," "The Brisk Young Bachelor," "Sweet William," "Scarborough Fair," "The Keeper," "The Robber," "Botany Bay," "Admiral Benbow," "The Ship in Distress," "A Brisk Young Sailor," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "The Ten Commandments," "The Barley-Mow," and many more. The editor has provided a general introduction to the field of English folksong and substantial notes on all of the songs, citing related versions, historical allusions, etc. Amateur and professional singers will find this collection to be of unusually high quality, and it is of great interest to collectors, musicologists, and historians of culture., English folk music collector Cecil J. Sharp (1859-1924) was one of the most renowned musicologists in the area of true folksong, and these 100 folksongs were all collected by him from actual singers all across Britain. The tunes are presented precisely as they were originally taken down from the lips of the singers, and the lyrics are the best, most intelligible versions of the actual words and variants. Arranged for medium voice and piano, these songs are among the best in the English folk tradition, and through the survival of Border ballads and others in the United States, in the American folk tradition as well. Included are "Henry Martin," "Robin Hood and the Tanner," "Lord Bateman," "Barbara Ellen," "The Outlandish Knight," "The Golden Vanity," "The Green Wedding," "Lord Rendal," "Lord Lovel," "The Death of Queen Jane," "The Crystal Spring," "The Drowned Lover," "O Waly, Waly," "Fanny Blair," "The Lark in the Morn," "Hares on the Mountains," "The Brisk Young Bachelor," "Sweet William," "Scarborough Fair," "The Keeper," "The Robber," "Botany Bay," "Admiral Benbow," "The Ship in Distress," "A Brisk Young Sailor," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," "The Ten Commandments," "The Barley-Mow," and many more. The editor has provided a general introduction to the field of English folksong and substantial notes on all of the songs, citing related versions, historical allusions, etc. Amateur and professional singers will find this collection to be of unusually high quality, and it is of great interest to collectors, musicologists, and historians of culture., English folk music collector Cecil J. Sharp (1859-1924) was one of the most renowned musicologists in the area of true folksong, and these 100 folksongs were all collected by him from actual singers all across Britain. The tunes are presented precisely as they were originally taken down from the lips of the singers, and the lyrics are the best, most intelligible versions of the actual words and variants. Arranged for medium voice and piano, these songs are among the best in the English folk tradition, and through the survival of Border ballads and others in the United States, in the American folk tradition as well. Included are Henry Martin, Robin Hood and the Tanner, Lord Bateman, Barbara Ellen, The Outlandish Knight, The Golden Vanity, The Green Wedding, Lord Rendal, Lord Lovel, The Death of Queen Jane, The Crystal Spring, The Drowned Lover, O Waly, Waly, Fanny Blair, The Lark in the Morn, Hares on the Mountains, The Brisk Young Bachelor, Sweet William, Scarborough Fair, The Keeper, The Robber, Botany Bay, Admiral Benbow, The Ship in Distress, A Brisk Young Sailor, The Twelve Days of Christmas, The Ten Commandments, The Barley-Mow, and many more. The editor has provided a general introduction to the field of English folksong and substantial notes on all of the songs, citing related versions, historical allusions, etc. Amateur and professional singers will find this collection to be of unusually high quality, and it is of great interest to collectors, musicologists, and historians of culture., Examples of the finest English folk tradition include Henry Martin, Barbara Ellen, Lord Rendal, Scarborough Fair, Botany Bay, and scores of others. Each song includes notes on variations and historical allusions.
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- May 18, 2024
Folk songs with interesting piano accompaniments.
This book was more than I was expecting. I expected very minimal settings of folks songs...just melodies, lyrics, and block chords, like a hymnal. Instead, this book has very interesting piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines. I haven't played them all, but any that I have played would be appropriate to a student or professional recital.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
