Description
Discover “Ein gutter nerrisch Tantz – Band 1”, the first edition of the three-volume collection, which follows on from the popular ‘Schnurrpfeiffereyen’ music booklets. This collection includes a variety of dance melodies from the 13th to the 20th century, compiled by Martina Sirtl and inspired by concerts and encounters at music festivals at home and abroad.
Musical diversity for historical instruments
All the melodies in “Ein gutter nerrisch Tantz – Band 1” can be played on traditional drone instruments such as the bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy and many others. The melodies were compiled especially for musicians who want to expand their repertoire and authentically reproduce historical music. Volume 1 specifically contains 122 couple dances from the 18th to 20th centuries, sorted by dance type and predominantly notated in the key of ‘C’. The dances include schottisch, polka, bourrée, waltz, mazurka, round dances, minuet and march, offering a variety of musical styles.
Source of inspiration and repertoire expansion
The collection “Ein gutter nerrisch Tantz – Band 1” is the result of numerous encounters at musicians’ meetings and recordings of folk music groups. It offers rare and hard-to-get dance tunes that are particularly in demand in Germany and neighboring countries. As a continuation of ‘Schnurrpfeiffereyen’, this volume offers an indispensable resource for musicians who are interested in playing historical folk music on replica historical instruments.
Illustrated cultural history
The illustrations in this volume are based on photographs of musicians and instrument makers from the author’s circle of acquaintances as well as on historical engravings and woodcuts. This visual component enriches the musical experience and helps the musicians to establish a connection to the historical presentation and execution of the dances.
Expand your repertoire with historical dance tunes
Get “Ein gutter nerrisch Tantz – Band 1” and enrich your musical repertoire with an extensive selection of historical dance melodies. This music book is not only a source for traditional pieces of music, but also a guide to the authentic performance and interpretation of historical music. Whether you are performing at music festivals or simply want to expand your skills and knowledge of historical music, this volume is an essential tool for any traditional musician.
