Frank Kidson (1855-1926) and Mary Neal (1860-1944) were both notable for their involvement in the development of a scholarly movement relating to English folk traditions, Neal was also a prominent social campaigner and suffragette. Originally published in 1915, this volume provides a concise introduction to English folk songs and folk dances. The text is divided in two parts, with the first, written by Kidson, being assigned to songs and the second, written by Neal, being assigned to dances. This is a beautifully presented book, containing illustrations and numerous musical scores, that will be of value to anyone with an interest in folk traditions.…mehr
Frank Kidson (1855-1926) and Mary Neal (1860-1944) were both notable for their involvement in the development of a scholarly movement relating to English folk traditions, Neal was also a prominent social campaigner and suffragette. Originally published in 1915, this volume provides a concise introduction to English folk songs and folk dances. The text is divided in two parts, with the first, written by Kidson, being assigned to songs and the second, written by Neal, being assigned to dances. This is a beautifully presented book, containing illustrations and numerous musical scores, that will be of value to anyone with an interest in folk traditions.
English Folk-Song: Introduction 1. Definition 2. The origin of folk-song 3. The cante-fable 4. The construction of folk-music 5. Changes that occur in folk-music 6. The quality of folk-song, and its diffusion 7. The movement for collecting English folk-song 8. The noting of folk-music 9. The different classes of folk-song 10. The narrative ballad 11. Love songs and mystic songs 12. The pastoral 13. Drinking songs and humorous songs 14. Highwayman and poacher songs 15. Soldier songs 16. Sea songs 17. Pressgang songs 18. Hunting and sporting songs 19. Songs of labour 20. Traditional carols 21. Children's singing-games 22. The ballad sheet and song garland Bibliography English Folk-Dance: Introduction 1. The morris dance to-day 2. Tunes 3. Musical instruments 4. The dress 5. Extra characters 6. The sword dance 7. The furry dance 8. The country dance 9. The present-day revival of the folk-dance 10. Conclusions Bibliography.
English Folk-Song: Introduction 1. Definition 2. The origin of folk-song 3. The cante-fable 4. The construction of folk-music 5. Changes that occur in folk-music 6. The quality of folk-song, and its diffusion 7. The movement for collecting English folk-song 8. The noting of folk-music 9. The different classes of folk-song 10. The narrative ballad 11. Love songs and mystic songs 12. The pastoral 13. Drinking songs and humorous songs 14. Highwayman and poacher songs 15. Soldier songs 16. Sea songs 17. Pressgang songs 18. Hunting and sporting songs 19. Songs of labour 20. Traditional carols 21. Children's singing-games 22. The ballad sheet and song garland Bibliography English Folk-Dance: Introduction 1. The morris dance to-day 2. Tunes 3. Musical instruments 4. The dress 5. Extra characters 6. The sword dance 7. The furry dance 8. The country dance 9. The present-day revival of the folk-dance 10. Conclusions Bibliography.
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