Folk-Songs of English Origin Collected in the Appalachian Mountains (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore traditional English ballads collected from Appalachian communities, with practical notes for performers.

This volume presents a rich tapestry of songs and performance notes, offering a window into how these old tunes traveled and how they were once sung. The collection centers on enduring ballads and their distinctive regional renditions, making it a valuable resource for listeners, singers, and scholars alike.

Inside you’ll find classic pieces and their narratives, presented with notes on tune, tempo, and style. The selections capture a mix of story songs, love songs, and rustic ballads, illustrating how the traditions traveled from English sources into Appalachian settings. The volume is designed for readers who want to hear the sound of these songs as they were sung, and for those who wish to sing them themselves.

• Full lyrics that convey mood, character, and setting
• Performance notes to guide tempo, phrasing, and ornamentation
• Historical context that helps connect English origins with Appalachian renditions
• A window into the oral tradition and regional variation of long-loved ballads

Ideal for readers of folk music, singers looking for traditional material, and collectors seeking authentic Appalachian English ballads rooted in English sources.

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