Mel Bay Presents Songs of Scotland (Archive Edition) [Library Binding]

Jerry Silverman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1991 | Series: Archive Edition

Eighty-six Scottish songs in three categories: traditional ballads, the Jacobite Rebellions, Songs of Robert Burns and Republican Broadsides. The songs in this collection, in some small way, tell the history of the Scottish people. Includes melody line, lyrics, guitar chords and historical content.

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About the Author

The many facets of Jerry Silverman's musical background and experience have combined to make him one of this country's most prolific authors of music books. It was his research for his master's thesis in musicology (on blues guitar technique) at New York University that launched his musical literary career. Since the publication of his first book, Folk Blues, in 1958, he has had more than 100 titles published, including method books on all levels for guitar, banjo, fiddle, and recorder, as well as American and international songbooks with piano and guitar accompaniment. In addition, Mr. Silverman maintains an active teaching and performing schedule.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 112 pages
• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (June 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562221116
• ISBN-13: 978-1562221119
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,737,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars all the songs i've been searching for, October 11, 2004

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This review is from: Mel Bay Presents Songs of Scotland (Archive Edition) (Library Binding)

i have collections of the corries, the tannahill weavers, silly wizard, and, oh yes, a scotch-irish mother, so i know almost all of the songs in this book already.

which is fine when i'm singing a capella. not so fine if there's a pianist or guitarist in the offing.

these are NOT arrangements--thank goodness. the words and melodies are here, with chord progressions marked, so a guitarist or pianist who's worth the name can supply an accompaniment.

even with my other books of scottish songs, there is almost no overlap. and, oh joy oh rapture, it has jeannie robertson's 'son david.'

first rate selection--can't understand why it's oop. if you sing scottish, you need this book.