Anne Lough ~ autoharp, guitar, hammered and mountain dulcimer artist; vocalist, storyteller, folk dance instructor
Song Treasures of the Cumberland Mountains
Category: Other Books
Description:
An authentic presentation of songs collected by Cecil Sharp in the Kentucky mountains in 1917 and included in the historic and important publication of "Folk Songs in the Southern Appalachians." The songs are presented in standard musical notation with guitar chords and tastefully arranged for mountain dulcimer by Madeine MacNeil and Ralph Lee Smith, staying true to the original modality. Selections included are The Bailiff's Daughter of Hazel Town, Barbara Allen, Black Is the Color, The Cherry Tree Carol, Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies, The Cuckoo, The Dear Companion, The Elfin Knight, Edward, The Foolish Boy, Give the Fiddler a Dram, Going to Boston, The Good Old Man, The Green Bed, The Gypsy Laddie, Hog-Eye, Hold On, In Old Virginny, Liza Jane, Maria's Gone, Old Doc Jones, Sinner Man, Swing a Lady, Sugar Babe, The Three Babes, What'll We Do With the Baby and Yonder Stands Young Couple.
An authentic presentation of songs collected by Cecil Sharp in the Kentucky mountains in 1917 and included in the historic and important publication of "Folk Songs in the Southern Appalachians." The songs are presented in standard musical notation with guitar chords and tastefully arranged for mountain dulcimer by Madeine MacNeil and Ralph Lee Smith, staying true to the original modality. Selections included are The Bailiff's Daughter of Hazel Town, Barbara Allen, Black Is the Color, The Cherry Tree Carol, Come All You Fair and Tender Ladies, The Cuckoo, The Dear Companion, The Elfin Knight, Edward, The Foolish Boy, Give the Fiddler a Dram, Going to Boston, The Good Old Man, The Green Bed, The Gypsy Laddie, Hog-Eye, Hold On, In Old Virginny, Liza Jane, Maria's Gone, Old Doc Jones, Sinner Man, Swing a Lady, Sugar Babe, The Three Babes, What'll We Do With the Baby and Yonder Stands Young Couple.