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The Complete Country Dance Tunes from Playford's The Dancing Master is the classic compendium of English country dance tunes. First published in 1651 it went through eighteen editions in almost 80 years. In its day it was the most popular collection of its kind and engendered numerous imitations. The tunes selected by Playford and his successors were taken from many sources and demonstrate the extraordinary richness and vitality of popular melody in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This book brings together, for the first time under one cover, 535 tunes and their variants from the eighteen original editions. It provides a fund of musical material for performers, whether folk musicians or baroque instrumentalists, and for class and instrumental music teachers. It is also an invaluable reference book for anyone interested in the history of English music.

Type: Silver plated close wound Length: 120cm Tension: Medium Code: EMS6.BV5

This reed is made specially in our own workshops, suitable for a Early Music Shop crumhorn or cornamuse. Our reeds can fit other instruments but may require some adjustments. If you require assistance, our technician can fit and tune a new reed to your instrument. Contact us for details.

A guide to the recorder, with care and maintenance advice.

AQUL200D Aquila's popular wound lute strings. Gauge: 2.00mm (equivalent gut gauge) Length: 105cm

YRA302BII This alto recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners. It comes in a beige case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint grease. The 300 series offers a complete range of top quality recorders based on original Rottenburgh recorders from the 18th century. All these instruments deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, maintenance-free ABS resin. They sound rich and even throughout the registers and are capable of rich expression. The arched windway allows improved breath control and a more focused tone. Listen to this recorder! Bach Sarabande: Your browser does not support the audio element. Vivaldi La Notte: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

A portable, pocket-sized tuning solution. Korg CA-2 Chromatic Tuner - features high-precision tuning functionality and a slim and compact design, now with even better visibility. Scale : 12 note equal temperament Detection Range: A0 (27.50Hz) - C8 (4186.01Hz): Sine wave Reference Tone: C4 (261.63Hz) - C5 (523.25Hz): One octave Tuning Modes: Meter mode, Sound Out mode Calibration Range: A4 = 410Hz - 480Hz (1Hz steps) Detection Accuracy: +/- 1 cent Sound Accuracy: +/- 1.5 cent Connectors: INPUT jack (1/4” monaural phone jack Power Supply: Two AAA batteries (3V) Battery Life: Approximately 200 hours (alkaline batteries, Meter mode, A4 continuous input): Approximately 100 hours (zinc-carbon batteries, Meter mode, A4 continuous input) Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 60 x 16 mm / 3.94” x 2.36” x 0.63” Weight: 67 g / 2.36 oz. (including batteries) Included Items Two AAA batteries for verifying operation Accessories (sold separately): CM-300 Contact Microphone * All products names and specification names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. * Appearance and specifications of products are subject to change without notice.

Type: Varnished gut Length: 120cm Medium Gauge: 0.94mm Light Gauge: 0.91mm Heavy Gauge: 0.97mm Aquila's polished varnished gut strings merge the best of their knowledge of the 17th century string making traditions with modern methods aimed to improve stability to climate changes and string durability. These strings have a varnished surface. The varnish carefully chosen by Aquila ensures perfect compatibility with the elasticity of the gut, a perfect contact with the hairs of your bow, maximum protection to mechanical wear and increased stability in humidity changes.

About this tutor book In this modern tutorial , Clare Salaman introduces the Crumhorn with a progressive selection of 30 easy arrangements accompanied by technical notes and pictures. The mystery of this instrument is uncovered with a light exploration into its history and is further demonstrated with live recordings of all the included pieces available on a free audio download. Introducing... Series Designed as an introduction, this series provides a solid foundation in a clear and easy-to-read format. Essential for all beginners seeking a practical start to their instrument. The Author Clare Salaman (1966-2022) was a renowned multi-instrumentalist and founder of The Society of Strange and Ancient Instruments. She lectured and directed at the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the Norwegian Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music.

TORO079 0.79mm varnished, ram gut string by Toro - string length 120cm. Suggested stringing: Violin 2nd (medium) Viola 1st (medium)

This reed is made specially in our own workshops, suitable for a Early Music Shop crumhorns, cornamusen and loriman pipes. Our reeds can fit other instruments but may require some adjustments. If you require assistance, our technician can fit and tune a new reed to your instrument. Contact us for details.

The 12 string Knee Harp is an inexpensive, but beautifully built small harp. This harp can be an ideal starter instrument for children, is an effective small therapy harp or even a beautiful decoration. The harp is made of beech with a laminated soundboard, with a painted Celtic design and traditional style carvings. The harp is nylon strung and is supplied with a slightly padded canvas bag and tuning key. Range: 1.5 octaves Lowest Note: F (4th above middle C) Highest Note: C (2 octaves above middle C) Height: 50cm Weight:1.8kg EMS 12 String Knee Harp Sound File

The translucent, candy colored Rainbow Recorders from Yamaha are real instruments, not toys. They are made of the same ABS resin material as their regular recorders, and offer the same superior tuning, the same beautiful tone, and the same great durability. They play effortlessly with a rich, full sound, and with their colorful look they make even routine practice fun! This recorder is pink and comes in a canvas case. Also available in green and blue ! Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

The author of this volume, the outstanding Hungarian baroque flute and recorder player János Bali, has undertaken no less than to provide a guide for bewildered recorder players; teachers and students, amateurs and professional musicians alike; faced with the extremely intriguing but difficult question: How should baroque pieces be ornamented? The answers are given by contemporary musicians themselves; the collection contains only contemporary ornaments (and richly ornamented pieces and movements) selected from the repertoire of the period between 1550 and 1760, that is, from the late Renaissance, through the various national styles of early and mature baroque, right up to rococo. In the score the original melody of each work or movement and several different ornamented versions of the same melody can be found one below the other, thus the various possible modes of ornamentation can easily be compared. In the extremely valuable and informative introductory study, János Bali provides a basic historical survey of the subject and offers useful practical advice to musicians using the collection; at the end of the volume he includes, almost in their entirety, the tables of ornamentation compiled by G. L. Conforto (1693) and J. J. Quantz (1752).

Wooden cleaning rod with cloth for alto/tenor recorder by Moeck.

'A magisterial collection …I have already lost many an evening to this book, enjoying passages both familiar and lesser known.’ — Gramophone Magazine a ‘ magnificent publication ’ … ‘it would be possible to pass many a rewarding and pleasurable hour just browsing the hundreds of illustrations’ — Early Music Review Features more than 2,800 entries 560 images (300 in colour) translations from five principal languages a span of 600 years’ musical activity free supplementary material online About the book The Pursuit of Musick is an encyclopedic and generously illustrated anthology of original written sources, exploring some 600 years of musical activity in Europe, from the first troubadours to the emergence of the pianoforte. Through this book Andrew Parrott presents an extraordinary treasure trove of material documenting myriad ways in which our recent ancestors engaged with music. And, exceptionally, it is almost entirely through their words – their images, too – that such experiences are here vividly evoked. The resultant book aims to lend itself equally to leisurely browsing, quick reference and close study, and to be simultaneously authoritative and approachable, allowing general readers and specialists alike to tap into invaluable seams of original source material. Arranged in three main parts (Society, Ideas, Performance), its principal chapters are supplemented by shorter ones exploring related and intriguing byways. Occasional thematic introductions (by Hugh Griffith) and four distinctive appendices contribute further to the book’s unique and characterful nature. Endorsements ‘The originality and uniqueness of this book cannot be overstated. It’s a version of musical history which we always needed but could never have imagined. ... Above all, the voice, spirit, industry and engagement of musicians (so often omitted from history in favour of didactic theorists) are always forefronted in this persuasive demonstration of how music came to be the way it is.’ — Judith Weir, Master of the King’s Music ‘For anyone with a love of music, Andrew Parrott’s pioneering The Pursuit of Musick is bound to be a life-changing experience. His book is a model of intellectual curiosity ... drawing upon a breathtaking array of primary sources to illuminate our ancestors’ engagement with music ... We can never fully comprehend the place of music in earlier times, but Andrew Parrott’s narrative takes us as close as we are ever likely to get.’ — Colin Lawson, Director, Royal College of Music ‘Andrew Parrott’s The Pursuit of Musick is the spectacular result of a wonderful career dedicated to enlivening our understanding and experience of “early music”. ... [Nothing comparable] has ever been attempted on quite this scale and with such flair for the multiplicity of musical experience ... and the final touch is the sumptuous visual evidence that adorns every section.’ — John Butt, conductor & Professor, University of Glasgow 560 pages ISBN: 978-1-915229-54-0 Dimensions: 11" / 28cm H; 8 9/16" / 21.6cm W; 1 3/8" / 3cm D

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The translucent, colourful Rainbow Recorders from Yamaha are real instruments, not toys. They are made of the same ABS resin material as Yamaha's regular recorders, and offer the same superior tuning, the same beautiful tone, and the same great durability. They play effortlessly with a rich, full sound, and with their colourful look they make even routine practice fun! This recorder is blue and comes in a plastic sleeve. Also available in pink and green ! Listen to this recorder! Sammartini Allegro: Your browser does not support the audio element. Van Eyck Nightingale: Your browser does not support the audio element. Scale: Your browser does not support the audio element.

The Modern Recorder Player is a 3 volume collection by famous recorder teacher Walter van Hauwe. All musical examples and fingerings are for the alto (treble) recorder, but the principles and techniques are essential for playing on all recorders! Volume 2 focusses on scales and arpeggios, trills and articulation technique & advanced breathing and vibrato. Complete your collection with Volume 1 & Volume 3. Volume 2 Contents: Part I: About Scales and Arpeggios: Intervals Major Scales Interval Scales Minor Scales Church Modes Chromatic Scales and Other Variations Speeding Up Arpeggios Appendix for Advanced Players Part II: About Trills: The Function of Trills The Basic Movement of the Fingers How to Blow During a Trill The Measured or Chain Trill The "Rubato" Trill With or Without a Turn On or Before the Beat Alternative and Special Fingerings for Trills Trill-turn Fingerings Part III: About Vibrato: How to Produce Vibrato The Larynx Vibrato Technique The Position of the Cheeks and Lips Tempo Variations of the Vibrato Wave Vibrato Used to Suggest Dynamics Finger-Vibrato Some Practical Examples Part IV: More About Articulation: "Hidden" Articulation Articulaton as the Main Element Articulation and the Limitations of the Recorder Some Notorious Articulation Problems Some Special Early Music Articulations Articulations on Different Types of Recorder

Pack of 75 Plectra Plectra: Celcon Black Width: 0.020" (0.50mm)

AQUL104D Aquila's popular wound lute strings. Gauge: 1.04mm (equivalent gut gauge) Length: 120cm

Simply the best book for beginner viol players, this ring-bound book tells you everything you need to know to get started on the viol, with numerous examples and handy tips.

The Korg CM-300 is a contact microphone that can be attached to the bell of a brass instrument, the bridge of a Violin, or even to a Guitar or Ukulele. The microphone uses a piezo element to directly capture the vibrations and send them to your tuner. The CM-300 is an indispensable item in situations where the mic built into your tuner might have difficulty detecting the sound of your instrument, such as when you're practising with an entire brass band. The functionality of the microphone has been improved compared to its predecessor. The cable now transmits sound more efficiently, and is more flexible. The connection between the mic and cable has been made more durable, reducing the possibility of breakage. The new clip opens up 7 mm wider than the previous model, providing more space to attach to your instrument. The rubber inside the clip has been redesigned to provide a better fit so that it can be securely attached. Specification: Plug 6.3 mm monaural phone Plug Maximum width of clip 30 mm / 1.2” Cable 1.5 m / 5’ Weight 35 g / 1.23 oz. Color Variations Black (CM-300-BK), White/Black (CM-300-WHBK), Black/Red (CM-300-BKRD) **Please note: this microphone may be supplied in black, white/black or red/black.**

TORO120 120mm varnished, ram gut string by Toro. Suggested stringing: Cello 1st (medium) Pardessus 5th (medium) Treble Viol 4th (medium) Bass Viol 3rd (medium)