Celtic Tunes — Volume 1 for Cello brings together 20 tunes associated with Celtic traditions. This printed edition offers repertoire to explore in lessons, individual practice and music-making with others.

The collection draws on traditions from regions such as Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Brittany and Galicia, as well as traditions preserved in countries including the United States, Canada and Australia. Chord symbols accompany the scores, providing a starting point for harmonic accompaniment and arrangement ideas.

Inside this edition

• 20 Celtic tunes in an edition for cello.

• Three keys for each tune, offering alternatives for different stages of study and the organisation of musical sets.

• Chord symbols included for accompaniment.

Ideas for practice

Begin with the version that best suits your current playing, then return to the tune in another key to explore a new challenge. Compare the phrases and choose versions that work well together when planning a set.

As a practice suggestion, invite another musician to play an accompaniment from the chord symbols. Listening to the relationship between melody and harmony can add another dimension to your work with the printed score.

About this purchase

This listing is for the printed book. View the sample images to check the notation and the edition for your instrument.

Backing tracks and streaming tutorials prepared for the collection are available separately and are not included in the purchase of this book.

Author: Maiko Thomé de Araujo.Publisher: Sonata Prima.