Hammond Cecil Sharp (2 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of English folk music, exploring its origins, characteristics, and cultural significance. The author passionately argues for the preservation and appreciation of these songs, highlighting their role as a testament to the nation's identity and artistic heritage. Distinguishing folk songs from the compositions of trained musicians, the author emphasizes their communal creation and evolution through oral tradition. The songs' enduring popularity and reflection of the common people's ideals and tastes underscore their authenticity and value. The author challenges past practices of altering folk tunes to conform to classical music standards, advocating for the preservation of their original forms. The book emphasizes the importance of presenting both the melodies and lyrics as faithfully as possible while acknowledging the challenges posed by variations and dialect. By exploring the historical context and artistic merit of English folk songs, this book offers a compelling case for their recognition as a vital part of the nation's cultural legacy. The author's insights shed light on the enduring power of these songs to connect us to our roots and inspire future generations of musicians and artists. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1908 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 66 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 66 Language: English.