Mr Colburn
This folk song tells the true story of a man who disappeared in quicksand in his horse-drawn cart. Hopefully it won't give you a sinking feeling!
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An Estampie was a courtly dance, dating from the 12th to 14th centuries, characterised by sliding steps. Look at the phrasing carefully, it makes a huge difference to how the piece sounds, and helps to give it a dance-like feel.
This folk song tells the true story of a man who disappeared in quicksand in his horse-drawn cart. Hopefully it won't give you a sinking feeling!
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This is a popular Latvian lullaby. A mother and father gather forest fruits and honey for their baby, or 'bear cub'. The left hand is simple in sound but takes some practice technically.
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I'm desperate to get out in the garden and get planting a new area. But there's still frost in the forecast, so I have to be patient, and make up little tunes about it instead!
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