Product Description
Muiñeira de Lugo: this
traditional muiñeira from Galicia (Spain) is one of a number of folk tune arrangements by the UK based folk duo Na-Mara.
A jig-like dance tune, written in 6/8 time in
the Key of G, Muiñeira de Lugo can be played as a duet on two
mandolins or on any C clef instruments (violins, ukuleles, flutes etc), with
the guitar chords accompanying the individual players.
Performance tips: this is beginner / intermediate
level piece played at andante or at a medium fast or allegro speed. We have
added a second melody part to the original tune, and this makes a nice
interplay between the melody instruments. As it is a dancelike tune, try to
keep the tempo even, particularly at the beginning with the dotted notes in the
melody. The guitar accompaniment can be played with strummed chords. Sometimes
we play the first time at a slow tempo, and then a faster / tempo speed the
second time around. When we play this live we make a two-part set by starting
with our arrangement of the Spanish Galician Muiñeira Muiñeira de Morrazo, and finishing with the Muiñeira de Lugo.
Na-Mara (Rob Garcia and Paul McNamara) perform this
instrumental piece on mandolin or octave mandola, with guitar accompaniment.
They have also used it alongside other tunes in workshops as a teaching and
learning resource, introducing players to tunes from different parts of the Celtic
world.
Recordings of this and other tunes on SMP can be found on Na-Maras albums
Sisters
& Brothers, Navajos &
Pirates and The Bite
Na-Mara have built an enviable reputation for fine story-telling and
musicianship. They have performed in venues and festivals in the UK, Europe and
China, and on BBC Radio 4, and a plethora of internet and local radio stations.
They have consistently delivered new and exciting material to audiences. This includes their own take on traditional
tunes from Brittany, France, Ireland, and the Spanish Celtic regions of
Asturias and Galicia.
Rob Garcia:
mandolin, octave mandola, classical guitar
& backing vocals
Paul McNamara:
guitar & lead vocals
Web site: http://www.na-mara.com/
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