Excerpt from A Collection of National English Airs: Consisting of Ancient Song, Ballad, and Dance Tunes, Interspersed With Remarks and Anecdote, and Preceded by an Essay on English Minstrelsy; The Airs Harmonized, for the Pianoforte
No. 1, Gravedigger's Song, in Hamlet. - No. 2, King Lear and his Three Daughters, and When Arthur first in court began. No. 11, Green Sleeves. - Nos. 38, 39, How should I your true love know. - No. 40, Good Morrow, it is St. Valentines day. - Nos. 41 and 41 bis, And will he not come again - No. 233, For bonny sweet Robin is all my joy. No 61, Under the Greenwood Tree. - No. 84, Light 0' Love. - No. 132, When that I was a little tiny boy. -. No 164, It was a lover and his lass. - Nos. 169 and 170, Peg a Ramsey. - No. 206, Three merry men we be. - No. 62, Fortune my foe, and Titus Andron icus' Complaint. - No. 178, Heart's s-ease -. No 180, Come live with me and be my love. -no. 196, The hunt is up. -no. 203, Trip and go. - No. 231, The Carman's Whistle. - No. 237, Jog on, jog on, the footpath-way. - And No. 241, O mistress mine.
N.b. - The first figure column refers to the Numbers of the Tunes, the second to the page of Letterpress, and the third to the page of Music. For facility of reference, each Air is indexed by the Title, by the First Line, and occasionally by the Burden of the Song.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book brings forth a wealth of English musical heritage with a collection of tunes, many not seen in centuries. The author explores the deep connection between English national music and the character of the people, tracing its roots back to the ruling passions and pastimes of the time. The author also delves into the evolution of the minstrel, their role in society, and the impact of the Crusades on their art. This collection will appeal to music lovers, historians, and anyone curious about the origins of English music. Exploring the characteristics of English national airs and the historical context that shaped them, this book sheds light on the unique musical identity of England. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282336615_0
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