Folk Roots For Piano Book/Cd

Folk Roots For Piano Book and CD

Level: Grade 1 to Grade 3 (Early Intermediate)

8 Fresh Interpretations of Traditional British Folk Tunes with 7 Folk-Inspired Originals for Piano

Hywel Davies brings a fresh perspective to piano music in this innovative collection, "Folk Roots for Piano." Featuring eight inventive arrangements of traditional British folk tunes alongside seven original compositions inspired by folk elements, this book is designed for early intermediate pianists, specifically those at Grade 1 to 3 levels.

Each piece is accompanied by notes that discuss its lyrical character, content, and the inspiration behind it, aiding students in delivering authentic and stylistically accurate performances. Included with the book is a superb CD that offers full performance tracks, backing tracks, and slowed-down versions for practice.

This 30-page collection not only enhances technical skills but also deepens the musical expression of developing pianists. Hywel Davies, an award-winning composer whose works have achieved global recognition, ensures that each arrangement and composition resonates with both historical depth and contemporary appeal.

Contents Includes:

1. Air
2. Bridgewater Fair
3. Song
4. The Watchet Sailor
5. Farewell, Nancy
6. O Waly Waly (left hand melody)
7. O Waly Waly (right hand melody)
8. Adieu
9. The Ploughboy
10. Fanny Blair
11. When the Boat Comes In (Dance ti' thy Daddy)
12. Music Box
13. The Old Mill
14. Robin Hood and the Tanner
15. Milonga
16. The Stream