American Folk Music Books & Instruments

Pioneer, Colonial, Fife, Recorder & Harmonica

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AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC COLLECTION

We are proud to offer the first of what will be a continually growing section of music books. Music came to the early American colonies the tradition of household enjoyment and performance. It is in that spirit that we make these offerings.

#BK401 Nineteen Delightful Melodies in C (suitable for any instrument in c such as a harp, flute, fife, recorder or harmonica) Music has always played a vital role in the cultural development of this country, from the days of colonial America to today's rich and diverse popular music, representing musical tastes from many old-world counries. This collection of songs ranges in scope from well-known nursery songs to universally recognized classical pieces and songs born of our own American tradition. Features such famous songs as Camptown Races, Oh, Susanna, Hot Cross Buns, London Bridge and more. 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" 20 pages.

FOLK MUSIC, INSTRUMENTS, MELODIES & MEMORIES please click to enlarge each photo HOMESTEAD MEMORIES CD Music has always played an important part in American households, from the early colonial days through the centuries that followed. Homestead Memories offers a nostalgic glimpse into America's past through a varied collection of American folk songs and melodies. Features such songs as Long,Long Ago; Simple Gifts; The Ash Grove; I Gave My Love a Cherry and many more. 15 songs in all. Features Piano and Heartwarming strings. #5203 $8.00/min 3 TOY DRUMSTICKS--A set of wooden toy drumsticks, suitable for drumming, reenacting or play-pretend. Includes separate information cards of the Revolutionary OR Civil War Or the role of toy drums in America. Revolutionary War #1101 $2.00/ min 6 Civil War #1102 $2.00/ min 6 Toy Drumsticks #1103 $2.00/ min 6 PLASTIC RECORDER--The recorder is the most popular children's music instrument in America. Our recorder, pitched in the key of C, includes basic playing instructions and fingering chart. #1205 $2.50/ min 6 BAMBOO FLUTE--Authentic bamboo flute, noted for its haunting and mellow tone. Plaeyd like a recorder. Packaged with bamboo flute history, the history of bamoo and fingering chart. #1206 $2.00/ min 6 19 DELIGHTFUL MELODIES-- Excellent companion book for the Bamboo Flulte or any instrument in C such as the harp, harmonica, fife, ocarina, etc. Features such favorites as Camptown Races, Oh, Susannah, Hot Cross Buns, Lond Bridge and more. #BK401 $2.50/min 6 CLAVES (clav--eys)-- Quality, solid hardwood claves, great for fun or historical rhythm aactivities. Includes clave rhythmic pattern sheet and instructions. 6 1/2" long. #1209 $2.00/ min 6 MINSTREL HARP--Excellent beginner's five-string harp,designed so that anyone can make music. Boxed instrument includes tuning key, wooden pick, instructions and sample songs to begin playing right away. Size 13" x 3 1/2" x 1 " #1301 $12.50/min 1 TRADITIONAAL FIVE-NOTE MELODIES (For instruments in C) such as the Minstrel Harp, recorder,harmonica, etc. Colorful collection of such favorite songs as Ode To Joy, The Streets of Laredo, The Banks of the Ohio and many more. #402 $2.50/ min 6

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