New music books, video and cds:

THE MACKINTOSH COLLECTION Four Collections of Scottish music containing 357 tunes first published by Robert MacKintosh of Tulliemet from 1783-1803. Robert MacKintosh c1745 -1807 is best known for his oustanding compositions of reels, strathspeys and jigs. He also collected and included other composers works in his books and this book of early Scottish tunes provides a useful and interesting reference for all players, scholars and enthusiasts of Scottish music. 168pp Book £18.00

LEARN SCOTTISH ACCORDION - VIDEO (Intermediate Level) Six entertaining lessons with Scottish acordion master Sandy Brechin. Discover the techniques which characterise Scottish accordion music as you play through a repertoire of Scottish folk tunes. Includes booklet of the tune examples. Video (VHS) £16.45

2 DEMONSTRATION Cds of FIDDLE MUSIC FROM THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS vols 1 and 2 (CEOL NA FIDHLE). Newly available - 2 cds of volumes 1 and 2 in this very popular fiddle collection. The cds are maximum value at over 1 hour 19 minutes each and illustrate the tunes in the books. Played on solo fiddle they are clear and easy to follow for those wanting to learn by ear and a helpful guide to fiddlers who would like to listen as well as follow the written music.
Cd 1 contains Slow airs, 6/8 marches, Retreat marches, Strathspeys and Polkas. £5.00 Cd 2 contains 2/4 marches, 4/4 marches, Jigs, Hornpipes and Reels. £5.00


Other new books and best sellers:

TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH FIDDLING A players comprehensive guide to Scottish Regional styles of fiddle playing and the bowing techniques used in Scottish fiddle music. 144 pages. Book £12. Book/Cd £17

SCOTTISH PIANO and MORE SCOTTISH PIANO Stephen J. Wood Contemporary arrangements of traditional Scottish tunes with influences from other traditions. many more great Scottish tunes. 28 pages Book and tunes Cd /£12.00.


Coming soon:

SCOTTISH TIN WHISTLE BOOK by Fran Gray - new easy method of learning for adults and children.
CEILIDH COLLECTION FOR ACCORDION by David MacKenzie writer of the popular Buttons and Keys accordion series.
SCOTTISH PIANO MUSIC - traditional and contemporary tunes arranged by David Milligan.
SONGS from Christine Kydd’s collection- a book /Cd with harmony parts as used in her famous workshop sessions.