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A First Book of Irish Songs and Celtic Dances: for the Beginning Pianist
Various Composers
Beginning Piano
A First Book of Irish Songs and Celtic Dances: for the Beginning Pianist
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New York NY 10023
United States
Beginning pianists will love playing the wonderful music of Ireland with this new volume of songs and dances in musically attractive, pedagogically sound, easy piano arrangements of twenty-one perennial Celtic favorites. Bergerac wrote exclusively for young pianists, including original music and many easy arrangements of folk materials. His expert settings explore a full and satisfying piano sound within the natural capabilities of the beginning performer. Included are music and lyrics for perennial favorites such as The Irish Washerwoman, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, The Mulligan Band, and more.
Along with the twenty-one piano arrangements, this collection includes a free MP3 download for every piece, which will help beginning pianists develop an ear for the melodies. The MP3s may be downloaded individually or collectively.