Irish Folk Tunes for Viola

Violist and composer Benedict Taylor presents a collection of 60 pieces for solo viola. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music, the collection covers a range of styles including jigs, reels, hornpipes and marches. The volume includes notes on playing styles, and is accompanied by audio with a recording of all tunes. Songs include: The Wandering Minstrel • Donnybrook Fair • The Home Brew • The Skylark • The Kilfenora Lass • Boru’s March • Coleman’s Cross • McFiveny’s Hornpipe • John Doherty’s • The Old Green Hills • and more. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard’s popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.