Michael Raven - One Thousand English Country Dance Tunes

The new edition of 1.000 English country dance tunes is now available. This is the largest single collection of dance tunes ever published. Jigs, triple jigs, set dances, waltzes, reels, hornpipes, polkas, quicksteps, Schottisches, etc. , with special features on Morris, Sword and Ceremonial tunes, the Northumbrian pipes, and facsimile reproductions of the complete first editions of John Gay's The Beggar Opera ( 1729 ) and Playford's The English Dancing Masters (1651). Widely acclaimed by professional, folk, and early music musicians.

Over 300 pages, sewn in sections, larger than A4 size (9" x 12" - 1. 1/2" thick). Illustrated. Described as "the folk dancer's bible" this is a must have for all folk / country dance enthusiasts, instrumentalists and collectors.

1999, 336 pgs.