The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. They continue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics, expression markings, and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortable range suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however, the chords may be played by banjo, ukulele, autoharp, and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs, Folk Songs, American Hymns, Spirituals, and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to "Violin Method" (MB93474) published by Mel Bay Publications,Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts, recitals, and contests.
The Wearing of the Green
Greensleeves
Flowers of Edinburgh
Londonderry Air
Nearer My God, to Thee
Chester˙
Come Back to Sorrento
Ode to Joy
The Wayfaring Stranger
Aura Lee
Stack of Barley
We Gather Together
Whispering Hope˙
Where the River Shannon Flows
All Through the Night
Yankee Doodle
Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Cowboy?s Lament (Streets of Laredo)˙
Alouette
When the Work?s All Done in the Fall
Long, Long Ago
Minuet
Home on the Range
Faith of Our Fathers˙
Greensleeves
Flowers of Edinburgh
Londonderry Air
Nearer My God, to Thee
Chester˙
Come Back to Sorrento
Ode to Joy
The Wayfaring Stranger
Aura Lee
Stack of Barley
We Gather Together
Whispering Hope˙
Where the River Shannon Flows
All Through the Night
Yankee Doodle
Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Cowboy?s Lament (Streets of Laredo)˙
Alouette
When the Work?s All Done in the Fall
Long, Long Ago
Minuet
Home on the Range
Faith of Our Fathers˙
| Instrument (fx guitar, sang m.m.) | Violin |
| Genrer (Fx Pop, Rock, Břrn m.m.) | Folk |
| Type (fx Instrumentskole o.lign.) | Instrumental Album |
| Niveau | Begynder |
| Sideantal | 28 |
| Media (fx Bog, CD, DVD m.m.) | Noder |
| Publisher/Producent | Mel Bay Publications |
| Bidragydere | Maroni, Joe (Author) |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN | 9780786680009 |
| UPC | 796279108928 |