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English Traditional Music

Airs for Pairs

Matt Seattle

This book contains twenty of the most popular traditional melodies, both dance tunes and song airs, from around Britain and Ireland. Each tune is arranges with a harmony part for a second melody instrument as well as a chord accompaniment. Soundtrack available.

AD101

20 pages

£7.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 70 6

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Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Volume 1

Dave Mallinson

Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains core repertoire of 52 Cotswold morris tunes, with chords, presented in keys favoured by today's players. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are clearly indicated.

AM201

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 02 7

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Mally's Cotswold Morris Book and CD Volume 1

Dave Mallinson

Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains core repertoire of 52 Cotswold morris tunes, with chords, presented in keys favoured by today's players. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are clearly indicated.

AM201S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 02 7

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Mally's Cotswold Morris CD Volume 2

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's Cotswold Morris Volume 2

AM202C

68 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD8802

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Mally's North West Morris Book

Carolyn Wade

Edited by Carolyn Wade, this book, containing 57 traditional tunes, presents a core repertoire, with chords, for North West morris musicians. It is also particularly suitable for novice musicians and also as a source of easy country dance tunes.

AM203

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 04 1

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Mally's North West Morris Book and CD

Carolyn Wade

Edited by Carolyn Wade, this book, containing 57 traditional tunes, presents a core repertoire, with chords, for North West morris musicians. It is also particularly suitable for novice musicians and also as a source of easy country dance tunes.

AM203S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 04 1

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Easy Peasy Tunes CD

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Easy Peasy Tunes

AM301C

99 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0201

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English Country Dance Tunes Book

Dave Mallinson

After selecting all the common tunes that have their own dance, the emphasis was on choosing a varied selection of genres, time signatures and tune lengths required for a good night’s dancing. You’ll find Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh and American tunes; there’s reels, polkas, hornpipes, single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs and waltzes; also 48 bar tunes and Playford dances for good measure.

AM302

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 64 5

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English Country Dance Tunes Book and CD

Dave Mallinson

After selecting all the common tunes that have their own dance, the emphasis was on choosing a varied selection of genres, time signatures and tune lengths required for a good night’s dancing. You’ll find Scottish, English, Irish, Welsh and American tunes; there’s reels, polkas, hornpipes, single jigs, double jigs, slip jigs and waltzes; also 48 bar tunes and Playford dances for good measure.

AM302S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 64 5

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English Pub Session Tunes CD

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book English Pub Session Tunes

AM303C

99 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0604

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Popular English Session Tunes Book

Dave Mallinson

Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally’s personal favourites. Also, you’ll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end.

AM304

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 66 9

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Popular English Session Tunes Book and CD

Dave Mallinson

Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally’s personal favourites. Also, you’ll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end.

AM304S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 66 9

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101 North-West Dance Tunes

Dave Mallinson

101 excellent traditional dance tunes that, over the years, have been popular in the North-West of England. However, The tunes, were chosen and the settings were derived mainly from manuscripts to be found on The Village Music Project website, along with numerous traditional music books. All are listed inside. The tunes are relatively easy for the average player, are suitable for every instrument associated with traditional music and fall within the range of the D tin whistle, concert flute and D/G melodeon.

AM307

48 pages

£11.95

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ISBN: 978 1 899512 84 3

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Peeping Tom Tunebook

Ben Woodward and Ian Wilson

Peeping Tom played their last gig at Bromyard Folk Festival 2023. Prior to that they were the country’s favourite ceilidh band. Beside playing many traditional tunes they also played tunes written by two band members Ben Woodward and Ian Wilson. Sixty-three of these tunes are presented here. Many of the these tunes have become firm session favourites.

AP103

44 pages

£8.95

Book Only

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Minstrel's Fancy CD

Pauline Cato

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

AP106C

19 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD9701

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Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice Book and 2 CDs

Pauline Cato

Here we have 89 tunes, with chords from the Northumbrian tradition presented by Pauline Cato, virtuoso exponent of the Northumbrian small pipes. This collection is an excellent introduction to anyone interested in this type of music and can be seen as a survival guide to Northumbrian sessions.

AP106SS

48 pages

£34.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 38 6

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Bonny Kate CD

Nick Barber

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.

AP107C

49 tunes

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0203

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Nick Barber's English Choice Book and 2 CDs

Nick Barber

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This book contains 96 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

AP107SS

44 pages

£37.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 61 4

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Orlando's Return CD

John Kirkpatrick

John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.

AP108C

16 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0301

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John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Book and 2 CDs

John Kirkpatrick

John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.

AP108SS

60 pages

£38.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 62 1

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Grand Chain CD

Nick and Mary Barber

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book, English Selection. He plays D/G Loffet melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle.

AP109C

33 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD1104

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Nick Barber's English Selection Book and 2 CDs

Nick Barber

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This, his second book contains 95 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

AP109SS

40 pages

£37.93

Book and 2 CDs

ISBN: 978 1 899512 77 5

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Band Swing Book

Pete Mac

Edited by piano accordion player Pete Mac, this book is an indispensable source for folk dance band musicians who need suitable playable tunes which work well together. Uniquely, some of the more complicated tunes have alongside them a simpler arrangement for less experienced musicians. Pete is a stalwart of the Camping and Caravan Club Folk Section.

AR110

48 pages

£11.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 56 0

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The Old Swan Band Tunebook

The Old Swan Band

The Old Swan Band Tunebook presents a selection of 191 traditional tunes from Britain, Ireland, Mainland Europe, North America and Australia played and recorded by the band over five decades. The tunes are accompanied by interesting footnotes as to there origins. The book is ideal for musicians seeking repertoire for English pub sessions and ceilidh bands.

AR113

64 pages

£14.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 97 3

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More Airs for Pais

Matt Seattle

This book of duets contains a further twenty one tunes from around the British Isles of core repertoire which the editor, Matt Seattle, feels should have a place in the repertoire of all musicians who reside in these Islands, plus some interesting older tunes as well as more recent music composed in traditional idioms. The balance in this book is weighted a little more in favour of the slower tunes.

AD102

20 pages

£7.95

Book Only

ISBN: 078 1 899512 71 3

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Mally's Cotswold Morris CD Volume 1

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's Cotswold Morris Volume 1

AM201C

52 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD8801

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Mally's Cotswold Morris Book Volume 2

Dave Mallinson

Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains a further 67 tunes, with chords, from the popula Cotswold morris traditions. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are again clearly indicated.

AM202

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 03 4

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Mally's Cotswold Morris Book and CD Volume 2

Dave Mallinson

Edited by Dave Mallinson, this book contains a further 67 tunes, with chords, from the popula Cotswold morris traditions. The complex sequence of parts which contribute to the unique character to Cotswold morris are again clearly indicated.

AM202S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 03 4

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Mally's North West Morris CD

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Mally's North West Morris Book

AM203C

57 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD8803

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Easy Peasy Tunes Book

Dave Mallinson

The first dozen or so tunes are great for the out and out absolute beginner. These are followed by tunes you will hear played by pub sessions players, ceilidh bands and morris musicians. Mally has identified the easier traditional tunes.

AM301

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 63 8

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Easy Peasy Tunes Book and CD

Dave Mallinson

The first dozen or so tunes are great for the out and out absolute beginner. These are followed by tunes you will hear played by pub sessions players, ceilidh bands and morris musicians. Mally has identified the easier traditional tunes.

AM301S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 63 8

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English Country Dance Tunes CD

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book English Country Dance Tunes

AM302C

99 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0603

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English Pub Session Tunes Book

Dave Mallinson

In this book you’ll find the holy grail of pub session tunes, the very backbone and life blood of the English traditional music scene. You’ll observe that many of the tunes aren’t exactly English but within these pages you’ll find the repertoire that crops time and time again. A sizable proportion of the tunes have been made popular by The Old Swan Band.

AM303

32 pages

£8.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 65 2

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English Pub Session Tunes Book and CD

Dave Mallinson

In this book you’ll find the holy grail of pub session tunes, the very backbone and life blood of the English traditional music scene. You’ll observe that many of the tunes aren’t exactly English but within these pages you’ll find the repertoire that crops time and time again. A sizable proportion of the tunes have been made popular by The Old Swan Band.

AM303S

32 pages

£20.94

Book and CD

ISBN: 978 1 899512 65 2

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Popular English Session Tunes CD

Dave Mallinson

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Popular English Session Tunes

AM304C

99 tracks

£11.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0605

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Mally's Session Selection

Dave Mallinson

This book contains a diverse assortment of popular tunes, core repertoire heard at a typical traditional music session. The tunes range from relatively easy to fairly difficult. There are polkas, reels, rants, hornpipes, jigs, and waltzes from England, Ireland, Scotland and America, something to please everyone. A selection of these tunes will form the basis of many traditional music sessions, both at folk festivals and regular sessions throughout the year.

AM306

40 pages

10.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 83 6

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The Willow Tree Book

Hugh Ripon and Dave Mallinson

Hugh Rippon, caller and composer of country dances, has colaborated with Dave Mallinson to create a dual purpose book of dances and tunes. The 26 dances are fully explained by Hugh and can be used straight from the page. Mally has selected a wide range of 52 tunes, with chords, from Britain, Ireland and America that fit the dances and make a versatile and intriguing repertoire.

AO101

32 pages

£7.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 26 3

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Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice Book

Pauline Cato

Here we have 89 tunes, with chords from the Northumbrian tradition presented by Pauline Cato, virtuoso exponent of the Northumbrian small pipes. This collection is an excellent introduction to anyone interested in this type of music and can be seen as a survival guide to Northumbrian sessions.

AP106

48 pages

£10.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 38 6

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Bonny at Morn CD

Pauline Cato

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

AP106D

17 tracks

£11.99

CDonly

Label Number: DMPCD9702

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Nick Barber's English Choice Book

Nick Barber

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This book contains 96 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

AP107

44 pages

£11.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 61 4

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Lovely Nancy CD

Nick Barber

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.

AP107D

47 tunes

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0204

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John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Book

John Kirkpatrick

John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.

AP108

60 pages

£12.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 62 1

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Garrick's Delight CD

John Kirkpatrick

John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.

AP108D

16 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD0302

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Nick Barber's English Selection Book

Nick Barber

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This, his second book contains 95 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

AP109

40 pages

£11.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 77 5

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Oldham Rant CD

Nick and Mary Barber

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book, English Selection. He plays D/G Loffet melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle.

AP109D

27 tracks

£12.99

CD Only

Label Number: DMPCD1105

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Fiddler's Tune-book

Peter Kennedy

First published in the early 1950s and now re-printed with chords, The Fiddler's Tune-Book was a landmark collection, edited by veteran folklorist and collecter Peter Kennedy. This book is crammed with 200 core repertoire tunes for all traditional musicians. If you have no traditional music books, this is the first one you should buy.

AR101

52 pages

£10.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 14 0

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Band Time Book

Pete Mac

Band Time is the long awaited sequel to ‘Band Swing’ and is a tune book arranged for folk dance musicians who like playable tunes which work well together. Edited by piano accordion player Pete Mac, this book is an indispensable source for folk dance band musicians who need suitable playable tunes which work well together. Some of the more complicated tunes have alongside them a simpler arrangement for less experienced musicians. Pete is a stalwart of the Camping and Caravan Club Folk Section.

AR112

48 pages

£11.95

Book Only

ISBN: 978 1 899512 75 1

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