Books from Canis Publishing
two dogs
Tune Collections and Instruction Books

 


The Barnes Book of
English Country Dance Tunes

This is a collection of 426 of the most commonly used English traditional dance tunes, for all instruments. Chords are included for piano or guitar accompaniment, and there is an extensive appendix on accompaniment tips for all the various types of dances. This collection has sold thousands of copies all over the United States and is considered to be the standard source for both the Playford and 'barn dance' styles of English traditional dance music. Metal spiral binding to lie flat for easy sight-reading. This book, originally published in 1986, has been completely revised and expanded with new typesetting, 120 new tunes, accompaniment tips, indices and cross-references.
 


Read the introduction PDF example 

English Country Dance Tunes, 1986, 1996, edited and arranged by Peter Barnes. 178 pages, spiral bound. $20.00 plus $2.25 postage. Library of Congress cat. #94-700-722

 

 

A Little Couple-Dancemusik


 

Four hundred melodies for traditional couple dances from North and South America and Europe. Music included for waltzes, polkas, tangos, schottisches, Swedish hambos, German zwiefachers, French bourées, early 20th century ragtime and foxtrot pieces and much more. For any instrument, with chords for guitar or piano included. Accompaniment tips and suggestions in a special appendix at the back of the book. Spiral bound to lie flat on piano or music stand.


Read the introduction PDF example

A Little CoupleDancemusik, 1992, edited and arranged by Peter Barnes. 248 pages, spiral bound. $25.00 plus $2.75 postage.




arefrule.gif


Interview With a Vamper
Piano Accompaniment Techniques for Traditional Dance Music
Book3.jpg
 

Piano accompaniment techniques for traditional dance music, focusing on accompaniment styles for American contra and square dancing. The book starts with basic vamping (simple bass-chord backup) and continues on through bass runs,'thumb-leading', chord voicings, syncopation, substitutions and special effects. The piano has long history in New England and British Isles traditional dance accompaniment and is more popular today than ever. This is the only book available covering these particular techniques. For beginners and experienced players.
Book.jpgRead the introduction Note.jpgPDF example

Interview With A Vamper, 1993, by Peter Barnes. 140 pages, spiral bound. $20.00 plus $2.25 postage.

 

arefrule.gif

 

BRAND NEW!

The Barnes Book of
English Country Dance Tunes

Volume Two

Vol2.jpg

 

This is a collection of 413 MORE commonly used English traditional dance tunes, for all instruments. Many recent reconstructions and compositions are present in this totally new edition, making a good set with Volume One above. Chords are included for piano or guitar accompaniment, and there is an extensive indices and cross-references in the back of the book. Metal spiral binding to lie flat for easy sight-reading. 

 

 

Book.jpgRead the introduction Note.jpgPDF example

English Country Dance Tunes Vol. Two, 2006, edited and arranged by Peter Barnes. 180 pages, spiral bound. $20.00 plus $2.25 postage.



arefrule.gif

Order from:

Peter Barnes

10 Myrtle Street

Greenfield, Massachusetts

01301

USA

413-772-3132 or write sales (at) canispublishing (dot) com

Checks or Money Orders drawn on US Banks only, sorry

Dealer Inquiries welcome!