ISBN 9781619117242.

Anyone who is serious about learning Irish traditional music will eventually come across O'Neill's Music of Ireland, a collection of well over 1000 tunes. This book contains a selection of one hundred tunes from this collection, arranged into sets for mandolin which can be used at sessions, and for dancing. The book includes hints, tips and comments for playing the tunes and some of the tunes also have alternative melodies and harmonies for added variety and interest. At the back of the book, there are guitar chords with standard and open D tuning, and a mandolin fretboard chart that you might find useful.

An original composition
In dorian mode. Very much in folk song style
Inspired by animal welfare
Lovely arrangement. Quite easy.
Has impovised section in middle
The original lyrics are:

The Horse of Beckmann?s Mill



Pray, have you seen that chestnut foal o'er there uponthe hill?

The finest foal you've ever seen was born at Beckmann'sMill.

They let her play within her yard, tie ribbons in hermane,

They train her to the grinding stone that crushes up thegrain.

Now many times I've thought about that foal at Beckmann'sMill,

And many times I've wondered how that man can do so ill.

They use you up, they throw you out and turn their backsin scorn.

All because by chance it came to be the place where youwere born.





Pray, have you seen that chestnut filly o'er there besidethe hill?

The finest filly you're ever seen was worked at Beckmann'sMill.

They drive her from the morning sun until it's very late,

They thrash her hard to pull the wheel that's bonded toher fate.

Now many times I've passed her by and oft I've turned myface.

Yet many times I've wondered what if I were in her place.

They take advantage of the young and those without avoice.

And it seems to me that nowhere did she really have achoice.





Pray, have you seen that chestnut mare o'er there underthe hill?

The finest mare you've ever seen has died at Beckmann'sMill.

One day she fell upon her kness, the man he brought hisknife.

The tread mill won the battle, and the miller took herlife.

Now many times I've thought about the mare at Beckman'sMill,

And many times I've wondered how that man can do so ill.

They use you up, they throw you out and train anotherfoal,

Yet every death they cause will leave a stain upon theirsoul.

Song List:

Adeste Fideles

Cradle Song (Kirkpatrick)

Irby

Stille Nacht

Veni Emmanuel

Is the Mandola the perfect Celtic instrument?Tuned a fifth lower (CGDA) and about 2 inches longer than a mandolin, the mandola is excellent for Celtic music as a solo or band instrument. The Celtic Mandola Music Book is packed with great tunes, chords, exercises, and technique tips, adding to a limited selection of books. This book was written specifically for the mandola and will help you get the most from the alto voice range. The mandola is akin to the viola in the string orchestra but can also be an excellent solo instrument. Blends well with guitars, violins and other string instruments. There are two editions for sale of this book, one written in treble clef and the other in alto clef. Choose which edition best suits your reading skill. Notation, tablature, chords, fingerings and slurring are included in the over 40 pieces. Highly recommended for all mandola players from best-selling author Brent Robitaille. There is a selection of audio and video tracks on the author\'s website. See details inside the book. List of tunes:After the Battle of Aughrim ~ April Snow Reel ~ Black Velvet Band ~ Blind Mary ~ Cape Breton Jig ~ Carolan\'s Concerto ~ Connaughtman\'s Rambles ~ Danny Boy ~ Drowsy Maggy ~ Eleanor Plunkett ~ Fisher?s Hornpipe Flowers of Edinburgh ~ Haste to the Wedding ~ Hector the Hero ~ Hewlett ~ High Road to Linton ~ I\'ll Tell Me Ma ~ Irish Washerwoman ~ John Ryan\'s Polka ~ Kesh Jig ~ Lark in the Clear Air ~ Loch Lomond ~ Merrily Kiss the Quaker ~ Molly Malone ~ Morrison\'s Jig ~ Neil Gow\'s Lament ~ O\'Carolan\'s Draught ~ O\'Dowd?s No. 9 ~ The Parting Glass ~ Planxty George Brabazon ~ Raccoon in the Attic ~ Rakes of Kildare ~ Red Haired Boy ~ Rights of Man ~ Sailor?s Hornpipe ~ Si Bheag Si Mhor ~ Sonny\'s Mazurka ~ Strong Bow ~ Swallow Tail Jig ~ Whiskey in the Jar ~ White Cockade ~ Wind That Shakes the Barley ~.

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1. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Eb Alto Saxophone 1
2. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Eb Alto Saxophone 2
3. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Tenor Saxophone
4. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Eb Baritone Saxophone
5. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Trumpet 1
6. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Trumpet 2
7. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Trumpet 3
8. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - F Horn 1
9. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - F Horn 2
10. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Trombone 1
11. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Trombone 2
12. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Baritone B.C.
13. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Baritone T.C.
14. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Tuba
15. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - String Bass
16. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Percussion
17. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Full Score
18. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Flute
19. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Oboe
20. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bassoon
21. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Clarinet 1
22. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Clarinet 2
23. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Clarinet 3
24. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Eb Alto Clarinet
25. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bb Bass Clarinet

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3. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Violin 2
4. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef)
5. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Viola
6. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Cello
7. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Bass
8. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Piano
9. Veni, Veni (O Come, O Come Emmanuel) - Percussion