Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587944

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Celtic,Folk,Holiday,Patriotic,World. 25 pages. David McKeown #5191375. Published by David McKeown (A0.587944).

24 Favourite Songs of Ireland for Violin contains the best-loved and most-requested traditional Irish songs. They are arranged in simple keys for the Violin. The music includes chord symbols to provide accompaniment on piano, guitar or accordion. There are also full lyrics for singers who want to join the fun. 

24 Favourite Songs of Ireland for Violin are ideal for playing and singing on St Patrick’s Day, or at any time of year, on stage or at home. 

Here is the full list of songs

·    Arthur McBride

·    The Black Velvet Band

·    A Bucketful of Mountain Dew

·    A Bunch of Thyme

·    Cockles and Mussels

·    Danny Boy, (The Londonderry Air)

·    Finnigan's Wake

·    The Harp that Once through Tara's Halls

·    I'll Tell Me Ma

·    The Jolly Beggarman

·    The Minstrel Boy

·    The Mountains of Mourne

·    The Nightingale

·    The Raggle Taggle Gypsy

·    The Rocky Road to Dublin

·    The Rose of Tralee

·    Rosin the Bow

·    Sally Gardens

·    The Sash

·    The Spanish Lady

·    The Star of County Down

·    Waxie's Dargle

·    Whiskey in the Jar

·    The Wild Rover

I hope you enjoy this collection of songs and that it either brings back happy memories or opens a small window for you onto the Soul of Ireland.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

 

Fiddle - Beginning - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Rowan Leslie. Celtic / Irish. E-book. 156 pages. Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music #30670EB. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music

Violin Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1494273

Composed by Thomas Moore. Arranged by Alex Nunes Rodrigues. Folk. 1 pages. Alex Rodrigues #1070877. Published by Alex Rodrigues (A0.1494273).

The Last Rose of Summer is a work deeply rooted in Irish culture, originally penned as a poem by the renowned poet and composer Thomas Moore in 1805. Moore, regarded as Ireland’s national poet, was inspired by an 'Old Blush' rose while staying at Jenkinstown Castle in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The poem was published as part of his Irish Melodies collection between 1807 and 1834 and later set to music by fellow Irishman John Stevenson. The song gained widespread popularity and was incorporated into the opera Martha by the German composer Friedrich von Flotow, which premiered in 1847 in Vienna.

This sheet music has been adapted for solo instrument, preserving the original melody by Moore and Stevenson in its essence. The simplicity of the arrangement allows the musician to highlight the purity of the melody, making it easier to perform while maintaining the piece's emotional character. This version is designed to be accessible for beginner to intermediate musicians, enabling an authentic interpretation that respects the traditional nuances of the work.

The Last Rose of Summer captures the essence of melancholy and the passage of time—universal themes reflected in the farewell to the last vestige of a vibrant summer. The melody, paired with Moore’s poetry, evokes a profound sense of loss and longing, with the solitary rose serving as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the seasons. The simplicity and beauty of this piece have made it a classic, perpetuating Irish tradition and touching the hearts of listeners worldwide.

Violin Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1494277

Composed by Thomas Moore. Arranged by Alex Nunes Rodrigues. Folk. 1 pages. Alex Rodrigues #1070881. Published by Alex Rodrigues (A0.1494277).

The Last Rose of Summer is a work deeply rooted in Irish culture, originally penned as a poem by the renowned poet and composer Thomas Moore in 1805. Moore, regarded as Ireland’s national poet, was inspired by an 'Old Blush' rose while staying at Jenkinstown Castle in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The poem was published as part of his Irish Melodies collection between 1807 and 1834 and later set to music by fellow Irishman John Stevenson. The song gained widespread popularity and was incorporated into the opera Martha by the German composer Friedrich von Flotow, which premiered in 1847 in Vienna.

This sheet music has been adapted for solo instrument, preserving the original melody by Moore and Stevenson in its essence. The simplicity of the arrangement allows the musician to highlight the purity of the melody, making it easier to perform while maintaining the piece's emotional character. This version is designed to be accessible for beginner to intermediate musicians, enabling an authentic interpretation that respects the traditional nuances of the work.

The Last Rose of Summer captures the essence of melancholy and the passage of time—universal themes reflected in the farewell to the last vestige of a vibrant summer. The melody, paired with Moore’s poetry, evokes a profound sense of loss and longing, with the solitary rose serving as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life and the seasons. The simplicity and beauty of this piece have made it a classic, perpetuating Irish tradition and touching the hearts of listeners worldwide.

Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.697638

Composed by Traditional British Jig. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Folk,Instructional,Multicultural,Traditional,Wedding,World. 3 pages. Sandy McIntire #6114453. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697638).

Haste to the Wedding has been a popular double jig through several centuries. One theory suggests Haste to the Wedding derives from a tradition in County Donegal, Ireland, where it was played as the bride marched from her home to the church on her wedding day. Haste to the Wedding was played during Queen Victoria's wedding to the thousands waiting outside the chapel for the queen's arrival. It has been much recorded, including by Fennig's All-Star String Band.
This arrangement is for early intermediate violin, fiddle, and mandolin players. It is a double jig (played in 6/8 time) and provides excellent technical training for students. Chords are also provided for accompaniests.

Violin - easy to intermediate - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q586069

97 Traditional Pieces for Violin. Schott World Music. Ce recueil de superbes pièces pour violon solo puise dans la riche tradition de la musique populaire galloise. Le volume est accompagné dâ??un CD qui contient tous les morceaux enregistrés par Siân Phillips. Downloadable. Schott Music - Digital #Q586069. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q586069).

English.

Welsh Fiddle Tunes presents a collection of beautiful pieces for solo violin drawn from the rich tradition of Welsh folk music. Experienced folk fiddler Siân Phillips provides notes on history of the Welsh Folk music tradition. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Siân. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8. Part of the best selling World Music series, which also includes Fiddle music from England, Ireland, Scotland, Eastern Europe, America, Argentina, India, China and Korea.

Violin Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.806441

Composed by Myanna Harvey. Arranged by Cassia Harvey. Celtic,Folk,World. 5 pages. C Harvey Publications #5376309. Published by C Harvey Publications (A0.806441).

From plaintive to fiercely beautiful, this arrangement of the traditional fiddle tune The Wind that Shakes the Barley evokes the words that Robert Joyce wrote for the ballad over a hundred years ago.  

This solo violin fiddle arrangement uses running notes and an energetic double stop section to give voice to the complexity of feelings Joyce wrote about in his poem.

I sat within a valley green,
I sat there with my true love,
My sad heart strove the two between,
The old love and the new love,
The old for her, the new that made
Me think of Ireland dearly,
While soft the wind blew down the glade
And shook the golden barley

-Robert Joyce

Intermediate level, 2 pages

Violin Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.697423

Composed by Sandy McIntire. Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,Standards,Traditional. 1 pages. Sandy McIntire #2163005. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697423).

My Own Jig is a double jig in 6/8 time, two triplets per measure. Jigs are lively dance tunes that date back to the 17th Century in Ireland and Scotland. Today, jigs are played for contra dances and Irish/Scottish folk dances.  My Own Jig is an original composition for 21st Century dancers and fiddlers. Chords are provided for accompaniment.

By Phil Berthoud. For Fiddle. Celtic/Irish. 120 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music

By Phil Berthoud. For Fiddle. Celtic/Irish. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications - Digital Sheet Music