$40 · The Robert Burns Song Book Volume 1

A collection of Robert Burns songs, researched and arranged for piano and voice by Serge Hovey, an accomplished composer. This Mel Bay collection includes 85 Scottish favourites. Historical introduction and historical illustrations throughout the collection. New, never used. A great Christmas present. The theme of this collection is country life, portraying farmers, shepherds, millers, weavers, tinkers, colliers, coopers, shoemakers, tailors, and other country folk reflecting Burns's intense love of the Scottish countryside and the oral tradition and music of its people. Serge Hovey meticulously examined Burns' own sources, letters, and manuscripts to determine the origin of every tune and all the verses as well as Burns' intended match of words and music. He then arranged each song with highly imaginative and beautiful accompaniments geared for pianists with average skills.