Product Description
'S Toigh Leam Fhìn Buntàta: this is a traditional
Strathspey folk tune from Scotland, transcribed and arranged for two melody
instruments, and is one of a number of folk tune arrangements by the UK based
folk duo Na-Mara.
In the key of D, 'S Toigh Leam Fhìn Buntàta 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. We came across this tune from an album by
the Scots-Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis, and the song she sings is all about liking butter and potatoes.
Performance tips: this is beginner / intermediate
level piece played Allegro or at a
moderate fast speed. We have added a second melody part to the original tune,
and this makes a nice interplay between the melody instruments. Make sure the rhythm
of the characteristic Scotch snap is crisp and clean. The guitar
accompaniment can be played with broken chords, or arpeggio style. This tune
works well included as part of a Ceilidh set.
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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