Contra Dance Encyclopedia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780786660148)

The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration.

- Convenient and easy to use handbook
- Music from American fiddle tunes to Traditional Irish tunes are presented in sets suitable for dances
- Information on the history of the contra dance
- Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed

Author: Holenko John
ISBN-10: 0786660147
ISBN-13: 9780786660148
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2009
Pages: 80
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 11.50h x 8.50w x 0.30d