Simple and unpretentious, the diatonic musice of the Shakers lies well on the moutain dulcimer. The lyrics to these songs offer a universal message of love and understanding, often with a joyous sense of humor. The author provides historical insights and program notes for the 30 tunes included here. This delightful, informative book is illustrated with photos of craft work and period print reproductions depicting the Shaker way of life. Written in standard notation and mountain dulcimer tab.
Song List:
'Parting Glass' March (March No.63)
Back Manner Tune (No.1)
Back Manner Tune (No.2)
By Freedom Invited
Canterbury Solemn Song
Come Life, Shaker Life
F.M.'S March
Father James's Song
Holy Order Tune
I Want To Gather Down
I Will Bow And Be Simple
I Will Walk With My Children
Like Pretty Birds
Love Is Little
Lovely Love
Mother Ann's Song (No.2)
Mother Has Come With Her Beautiful Song
Music On The Mountains
My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down
Noggin Of Love
Now, My Dear Companions
O Little Children
O Lord Protect Thy Chosen Flock
Pleasant Walk
Shuffling Song
Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts (Key Of G-Simplest Version)
South Union March (No.22)
The Ancients Song Of Mourning
The Burning Day
The Humble Heart
The Saviour's Watchword
Tree Of Life
Song List:
'Parting Glass' March (March No.63)
Back Manner Tune (No.1)
Back Manner Tune (No.2)
By Freedom Invited
Canterbury Solemn Song
Come Life, Shaker Life
F.M.'S March
Father James's Song
Holy Order Tune
I Want To Gather Down
I Will Bow And Be Simple
I Will Walk With My Children
Like Pretty Birds
Love Is Little
Lovely Love
Mother Ann's Song (No.2)
Mother Has Come With Her Beautiful Song
Music On The Mountains
My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down
Noggin Of Love
Now, My Dear Companions
O Little Children
O Lord Protect Thy Chosen Flock
Pleasant Walk
Shuffling Song
Simple Gifts
Simple Gifts (Key Of G-Simplest Version)
South Union March (No.22)
The Ancients Song Of Mourning
The Burning Day
The Humble Heart
The Saviour's Watchword
Tree Of Life