Traditional Songs from Quebec for English-speakers

By Josie Mendelsohn

Traditional Songs from Quebec for English-Speakers is acollection of 25 hand-picked, powerful, and gorgeous songs. They range from rousing and rollicking to exquisite andheartbreaking and from widely-known to rare gems of therepertoire. Each song is presented in French as well as in singable English with well-crafted lyrics, and each is accompanied by an introduction that adds to an appreciation and understanding of its background. Additionally, each song includes transcriptions of themelody, as well as two interlocking, optional harmoniesthat can be used singly or together. Both singers and awide variety of instrumentalists can use these beautiful arrangements (and may find helpful the 100 free recordings of them with the melody and harmonies, together and separately, on the web.) The book's introduction gives a brief, historical overview ofQuebecois traditional songs, as well as a guide to the use of the book and playing of the songs. In the back of the book, you'll find lists of all the recordings and books referenced within, plus lists of festivals, camps, and gatherings where you can enjoy, hear, learn, and share in some of Quebec's rich store of traditional music.Free audio of all songs and harmony parts at: www.qtradsongs.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786683457
• ISBN13: 9780786683451
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Bill's Music Shelf
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"