Sharon selected 15 waltzes from a book called the waltz book by bill matthiesen. Bring judi morningstars the ruffwater fakebook, susan songers the portland collection, and bill matthiesen s the waltz book if you have them. May 06, 2019 new york fiddler jay ungar is quoted in matthiesen s waltz book 1992 as having taught the melody, popular at new england contra dances for years, to shetland fiddler aly bain, though at the time he was unaware of its origins ungar himself learned it from new york hammered dulcimer player bill spence. One of jay and mollys favorite resources, these easy to read spiral bound books include the melodies and chord symbols for some of the most memorable waltzes played by dance musicians today. Sometimes we play it in both g and d, to get the full range.
Im always on the search for a comprehensive fiddle tune book. This is what the waltz book my goto resource for great waltzes has to day about the tune. Peter barnes a little coupledancemusic contains 400 waltzes, polkas, schottisches, tangos, hambos, etc. New books are regularly added to our stock, so check back often. Includes special sections thoughts on harmony by david kaynor, and notes on piano accompaniment for waltzes by the author. If you have an existing cdss commons account, please login. This book contains 60 songs and tunes popular around the time of the american civil war 18611865, including oh susanna, annie laurie, when johnny comes marching home, and yellow rose of texas. Others may be found online through andys front hall or you may contact the publisher. All musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Our history shar was founded in 1962 in ann arbor, michigan. Bill has 2 volumes of waltz books with great tunes which can be ordered from bill mathiesen, 33 stormvie road, lanesboro, ma 01237 4 4429172. These are recently written tunes well known in the folk music world and standard repertoire among performers of folk music on all instruments.
Buy the waltz book for violin volume 2 collected and edited by bill matthiesen. There are three or four volumes now, all of just waltzes. Barnes book of english country dance tunes peter barnes 1996 barnes 2 red barnes book of english country dance tunes vol. Welcome to the portland collection website, named after our tune books, the portland collection. Many musicians have praised the wonderful tune selection finally a music book where i enjoy almost every single tune. As a waltz, though, i think it kind of drags if its played slowly enough to actually dance to it thats just my opinion, though. The button box carries a wide array of tune books catering to many genres and tastes. Lowells quick step 1838, all 5 parts of the the lancers quadrilles 1858 orchestration, the nahant march 1884, and the sea serpent polka 1850. This is a lovely little waltz that i found in the waltz book ii by bill matthiesen.
Contra dance music in the pacific northwest volume 1, volume 2, and volume 3. The waltz book for violin volume 2 collected and edited by bill. May 29, 20 this is a lovely little waltz that i found in the waltz book ii by bill matthiesen. Boda is a town in the dalarna region of western sweden and this is waltz from boda, rather than the boda waltz. Each book has over 50 carefully selected waltzes with notes on each dance as well as chord symbols. Bill matthiesens waltz books have long been one of the best resources for waltzes played at contras, english dances, and everywhere else. Includes sections of tips on providing harmonies and creating piano accompaniment. I 51 waltzes including the lovers waltz, ashokan farewell and midnight on the water. Ive limited myself to print versions and included the most common compilations, tunebooks from specific composers, and tunebooks from a historical or country of origin. The fourth edition in bill matthiesens series this 90 page collection includes 88 waltzes and a helpful preface. The waltz book spiralbound january 1, 1992 by bill matthiesen editor 4.
If you want the waltz book, its by bill matthiesen. Bill matthiesen printed it in the waltz book in the key of d, in 34 time i. These are available from the authors and many other places like elderly or the country dance and song society. Collection of traditional and composed waltz tunes scored in common nota. The waltz book, volume 4 for violin edited by bill. Im playing it in g, is play the b part an octave higher the second time through, to get n. A nice collection of 50 recentlycomposed and traditional waltzes that are popular on the. All i got out of this deal was the tune this tune and quote was taken from the waltz book by bill matthiesen on page 21. Book one also includes a good article called thoughts on harmony by david kaynor, and a very helpful section called notes on piano accompaniment for waltzes by bill matthiesen. Sharon has selected 15 waltzes from a book called the waltz book by bill matthiesen. Liz stell flute and bill matthiesen piano are joined by ruthie dornfeld on violin. Fiftyone popular traditional and modern waltzes from america, the british isles, scandinavia, france, cape breton, and french canada collected and edited by bill matthiesen. The waltz book for violin collected and edited by bill.
The waltz book spiralbound january 1, 1992 by bill matthiesen author 4. Favorite tunebooks lucille reilly the dulcimer lady. In the handwritten version of this book, the authors left out pickups at the beginning of many tunes to draw the bar lines easily. Very playable on all harps, lower intermediate, with fingerings, brackets, chords and dynamics well marked. Apr 18, 2020 all musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. One of the best series of fiddle tune books available with a focus on waltzes and slower airs.
Bring judi morningstars the ruffwater fakebook, susan songers the portland collection, and bill matthiesens the waltz book if you have them. The waltz book, volume 4 for violin edited by bill matthiesen. Apr 04, 2020 all musicians invited for a contra dance music open jam. Spare parts bill matthiesen and liz stell online store. Scandinavian, canadian, frenchcanadian, and cajun tunes, waltzes from popular recordings, plus more challenging and beginners tunes, collected and edited by bill matthiesen. To purchase a product, you will need to be logged in. This 90 page collection includes 88 waltzes and a helpful preface. A list of published music books used in the fiddlers companion, an indexencyclopedia of fiddle tunes from the celtic, british and american traditions, created by andrew kuntz.
Book ii contains 74 waltzes, mostly less common than those in the first book, with a combination of modern and traditional tunes. Many musicians have praised the wonderful tune selection finally. Original version has repeats of theas and bs chords in parentheses are from the version in waltz book ii by bill matthiesen. Oct 23, 2019 book one also includes a good article called thoughts on harmony by david kaynor, and a very helpful section called notes on piano accompaniment for waltzes by bill matthiesen.
To place an order, call us at the office or fill out a contact us form. I played fiddle and baritone ukelele which im just beginning to. Bill matthiesen many musicians have praised the wonderful tune selection finally a music book where i enjoy almost every single tune. Join facebook to connect with bill waltz and others you may know.
Here you will find a repository of information about contra dance music in portland, oregon and by extension, throughout the. Jay ungar and molly mason, rd 1 box 489, west hurley, ny 12491. We are now the largest direct merchant of violin family instruments and accessories for players. Dancing flowers sarah gowan and bill quern gb7 4 3 cem gb7 c a7 d cem b7 c em. The waltz book for violin collected and edited by bill matthiesen. Ive have loads of them but ive yet to see one that fits this description. Miller, randy and jack perron, new england fiddler s repertoire, fiddlecase books, peterborough, nh, 1983. The source book for the standard waltz repertoire in these parts. Fiddlers fakebook is available off the shelf in most larger book stores. A nice collection of 50 recentlycomposed and traditional waltzes that are popular on the new england dance scene. Bill matthiesen 33 stormview road lanesboro, ma 01237 usa i have both waltz books. New york fiddler jay ungar is quoted in matthiesens waltz book 1992 as having taught the melody, popular at new england contra dances for years, to shetland fiddler aly bain, though at the time he was unaware of its origins ungar himself learned it from new york hammered dulcimer player bill spence. Valse des jouets from the waltz book, bill matthiesen.