69 Scottish tunes for solo cello, including slow airs & laments, marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, polkas, hornpipes and a quickstep. Intermdiate to advanced standard (grades 4 to 8). Includes audio tracks featuring Kevin McCrae's "Bonnie" recorded by the composer and all other tunes performed by Neil Johnstone. Ideal for concert performances and informal sessions.
Contents
History of the Cello in Scotland
Notes on the Tunes
The Bass and Tenor Clefs
Slow Airs & Laments: Sins Bhan
Chi Mi na Mòr-Bheanna
Cumha Mhic Shimidh
Mo Dhachaidh
Caol Muile
Bràigh Loch Ioll
Òran a' Chaiòra
Tuireadh Ian Ruaidh
Lovely Stornoway
Leaving Stornoway
Fear a' Bhàta
Mrs Hamilton of Pencaitland
The Flower of the Quern
The Music o' Spey
Niel Gow's Garewell to Whisky
Nathanial Gow's Lament for the Death of his Brother
Highland Cradle Song
Lady Ann Hope's Favourite
Lament for Flora MacDonald
Coilsfield House
Hector
Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife