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“Ruth's expressive playing style and exemplary teaching methods are evident throughout this book. Here you will find both a collection of great tunes and a helpful resource for learning performance ideas, historical background, and personal creativity. Whether you play solo or with others, this book is for you!”
—Stephen Humphries
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| Features:
• 10 Ruth Smith original tunes
• 17 popular tunes from Steve and Ruth Smith's CDs
• Two versions of each tune:
- a melody version with chords,
- and an arranged version
• Arrangements range from beginner to advanced
• Tips on how to play more expressively
• String chart tear out to keep beside the music as a reference
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Music Included:
Ruth’s Originals:
An Appalachian Aire
An Appalachian Winter
Dancin’ Cross the Strings
Emerald Isle
High Mountain Heather
Homesick for the Holler
Jessie Mae
Mountain Minuet
Snow Angels
Winter’s Finale
Other Favorites:
A Fig For a Kiss
A Gaelic Dance
Coilsfield House
Come Before Winter
Drunk at Night, Dry in the Morning
Farewell to Whisky
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Niel Gow’s Lament
O’Carolan’s Draught
O’er the Moor to Maggie
One Wintry Night
Si Bheag, Si Mhor
Sleepers, Awake!
Southwind
St. Basil’s Hymn
Swingin’ on a Gate
The Lovers’ Waltz
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