Traditional music...

eims · 04-14-2005, 01:17 PM

I know this is a bit random but i'll give it a go anyway.

I've played the violin for the past 10/ 11 years -playin a lot of classical music with only the odd piece of traditional music thrown in. I realised recently that I want to start playing a lot more traditional music but (u knew there was one comin somewhere!) I dont really know where to look for sheetmusic. It's a bit tricky cos a lot of the traditional players i know have learnt their pieces from their fathers and their grandparents etc.. and have learnt by ear.
A friend recommended a book by/called O'Neill's which is s'posed to be pretty well known but I was wonderin if anyone here knows of any music/books etc which I could get ? I know its a bit of a shot in the dark but any comments will be appreciated.

thanks

cello_pudding · 04-14-2005, 05:15 PM

if you find a good program to open up midi files...noteworthy composer is one.

you can find a good midi of what song you're wanting the music for, then open it in that program, it will give you every part on a different staff.

are you wanting to play like, bluegrass, or what?

that's a really cheap and easy way to get whatever song you want. even classical. although it may be hard to find the perfect midi you want.

eims · 04-15-2005, 11:53 AM

thanks for the help cello pudding. but I'd prefer to have a book of music as opposed to files on my pc - prob cos they wouldnt work on this one! and eh I forgot to say I was- still am, looking for Irish traditional stuff. thanks anyway tho

Jogg · 05-06-2005, 09:21 AM

Try visiting this site, go to books and type 'tunes' or 'traditional music' in the search field and you should get some good results. Most are Highland/Shetland Trad with some Celtic stuff there too. Hope this helps.

http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/shop/index.asp

You could also try here http://www.spenciestunes.com

cheers
Jordan

Banjaxed · 05-06-2005, 11:14 AM

http://www.musicnotes.com/violin/
you need to install a viewer, but i've done it, with no ill-effects.

http://www.thebards.net/music/

eims · 05-06-2005, 01:18 PM

Thanks Jordan and Banjaxed, much appreciated

04-14-2005, 01:17 PM	#1
eims Eskimo Eejit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Originally from Norn Iron tho.. Posts: 2,517	Traditional music... I know this is a bit random but i'll give it a go anyway. I've played the violin for the past 10/ 11 years -playin a lot of classical music with only the odd piece of traditional music thrown in. I realised recently that I want to start playing a lot more traditional music but (u knew there was one comin somewhere!) I dont really know where to look for sheetmusic. It's a bit tricky cos a lot of the traditional players i know have learnt their pieces from their fathers and their grandparents etc.. and have learnt by ear. A friend recommended a book by/called O'Neill's which is s'posed to be pretty well known but I was wonderin if anyone here knows of any music/books etc which I could get ? I know its a bit of a shot in the dark but any comments will be appreciated. thanks __________________ ..We can speak louder than ignorance Cause we speak in silence everytime our eyes meet.. Last edited by eims; 04-15-2005 at 11:53 AM. Reason: sp.

04-15-2005, 11:53 AM	#3
eims Eskimo Eejit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Originally from Norn Iron tho.. Posts: 2,517	thanks for the help cello pudding. but I'd prefer to have a book of music as opposed to files on my pc - prob cos they wouldnt work on this one! and eh I forgot to say I was- still am, looking for Irish traditional stuff. thanks anyway tho __________________ ..We can speak louder than ignorance Cause we speak in silence everytime our eyes meet..

05-06-2005, 09:21 AM	#4
Jogg Eskimo Baby Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 26	Try visiting this site, go to books and type 'tunes' or 'traditional music' in the search field and you should get some good results. Most are Highland/Shetland Trad with some Celtic stuff there too. Hope this helps. http://www.shetlandtoday.co.uk/shop/index.asp You could also try here http://www.spenciestunes.com cheers Jordan __________________ If it ain't the truth then it ain't the blues - Muddy Waters Last edited by Jogg; 05-06-2005 at 09:25 AM.

05-06-2005, 11:14 AM	#5
Banjaxed Eskimo Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 620	http://www.musicnotes.com/violin/ you need to install a viewer, but i've done it, with no ill-effects. http://www.thebards.net/music/ __________________ I'll build a tower in your name and you will do the same, won't you my love, won't you my love? Won't you my love?

05-06-2005, 01:18 PM	#6
eims Eskimo Eejit Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Originally from Norn Iron tho.. Posts: 2,517	Thanks Jordan and Banjaxed, much appreciated __________________ ..We can speak louder than ignorance Cause we speak in silence everytime our eyes meet..

04-14-2005, 05:15 PM	#2
cello_pudding Eskimo Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 185	if you find a good program to open up midi files...noteworthy composer is one. you can find a good midi of what song you're wanting the music for, then open it in that program, it will give you every part on a different staff. are you wanting to play like, bluegrass, or what? that's a really cheap and easy way to get whatever song you want. even classical. although it may be hard to find the perfect midi you want.