An Appalachian Collection

Mountain Music for Scottish Pipes

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Features:
• Over 60 arrangements of traditional Appalachian melodies
• Melodies from ballads, breakdowns, gospel and shape-note hymns, songs, and marches
• A great source of melodies that can be easily arranged into reels, jigs, airs, etc.
• Chord symbols added above each tune for guitarists, pianists, and other accompanists
• Traditional two- and three-part harmonies included with shape-note hymns
• Lyrics included for ballads, hymns, songs, and some breakdowns
• Supporting background information on Appalachia and its music
• Tips on performing in the Appalachian style, and with old-time musicians
• Some melodies feature alternate tunings, C- and F-natural
• Accompanying artwork, historical photographs, and source index
• Spiral-bound for convenience
• Also a great resource for fiddlers, whistle players, singers, and other non-pipers