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A list of links to sites I've
either found useful, informative or just plain fun. Most are
connected with music in one way or another, and haven't been listed
elsewhere on the site. If you've any
suggestions for sites to add, let me know.
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| Recorder Links |
Winfried
Bauer's Recorder Fingerings
Just when you thought you knew the finger settings for a recorder,
turns out there are different versions depending on loud and soft you want
to play, or even what make. A brilliant wee niche resource. |
Dolmetsch
Recorders
As well as making their famous recorders, Dolmetsch also make a
variety of other early instruments. Loads of information and useful
links. The only thing they aren't set up for is buying online, but
there is a downloadable order form.
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| Sheet Music |
Taigh na Teud Sheet Music Publishers
Specialising in producing music books for fiddle, harp, pipes and many
other traditional instruments, as well as selling CDs
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| Recorded Music |
Music
Scotland
High street record shops not stocking that Scottish or Folk album
you're looking for? Try looking here, and get it delivered straight
to your door!
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Coda
Music
Covering the same kind of ground as Music Scotland, but with the
option that you can pop into their Edinburgh shop, the only danger of
which is you may end up buying more albums than you intended since they're
right in front of you!
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Records
Home to artists such as Dick Gaughan and June Tabor, and you can buy
direct from them. The nice surprise is that the first time you order
with them you may also get a free extra album.
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Vertical
Records
Get your favourite folk artist's albums direct from the label, as well
as information and details on the artists themselves. |
Music in Scotland
Large selection of Scottish music, both traditional and non, all to buy
online. |
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| Music Courses & Festivals |
Fèis
Rois
An ever growing and developing organisation who has done much to
increase the profile, performance of and access to traditional music in Ross
& Cromarty. Their popular festival weekends are a great opportunity to
improve your playing skills or even learn a new instrument with an amazing
range of tutors. |
Ceolas
Ceòlas is a unique summer school, with the focus very much on Gaelic culture
in all its mediums, from piping to dancing to the language itself, and all
set in the beautiful surroundings of South Uist.
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Saint
Chartier
What looks like an amazing festival in France where over 100 instrument
makers are invited to show their work, as well as concerts showcasing more
unusual music. Some of the instruments on show include hurdy-gurdies,
cornemuses and a whole variety of bagpipes.
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| Resources |
Am Baile
Explores the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands
and Islands through photographs, illustrations, rare books and documents as
well as short films, audio clips, interactive games and comics. Check out a
particularly fun wee animated film from school children in Lewis on the
Western Isles |
FARNE
Archive
Website dedicated to
Northumbrian music. Access 4,000 songs, tunes, sound recordings
and photographs from across North East England- the sound recordings are
particularly interesting |
Chazzanut
Online
Personal website on Jewish Liturgical Music (chazzanut), with a
particular focus on Dutch music, together with a large collection of
cantorial music scores, midi sound, annotated links and background
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Scottish Music
Centre
Emphasis more towards contemporary Scottish classical music, but still
plenty for the more folk and traditional inclined. The
Seriously Scottish Live Player lets you hear a wide range of tracks from
Scottish artists which you can dip in and out of. A great chance to
hear music you might not otherwise give a try. |
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| Musicians' Sites |
Duncan Chisholm
Fantastic Scottish fiddler. Listen and enjoy. |
Flook
A group that isn't scared to take the traditional form and give it a good
old rhythmic shake!
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Horseplay
From the north east of England, and well worth a listen.
They even have a demo CD you can download to listen to- I'm still playing my
copy! |
Slainte
Mhath
Canadian group that mixes fiddle, pipes, bozouki and dancing
with traditional tunes and more than a touch of dance music that gets the
room moving. |
John Spillane
Irish singer songwriter with beautiful lyrics and tunes that
really capture your ear. |
The
Proclaimers
Need no introduction, but for those who haven't heard of them
check out the website and discover more! |
Värttinä
Finnish group with an amazing mix of voices and instruments-
highly recommended. |
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| Folk Sites |
Folking.com
Reviews, interviews and festivals for folk music |
Folk Alley
Folk, traditional, celtic, and world music
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Swedish
Traditional Music Links
All the links you could ever want for Swedish music, from instrument makers
to festivals and sheet music |
Folk
& Roots
A guide to the folk and acoustic scene, with information about UK folk gigs,
folk concerts, folk festivals and hundreds of links |
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| Web Directories |
Rampant Scotland
A great source of links on a whole variety of subjects, all linked with
Scotland |
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| Miscellaneous |
Tartan Generator
Design your own tartan, or generate a screen version of your
family tartan. Great fun! |
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