Band Swing Tunes Arranged for the Band is a practical collection of folk dance tunes edited by piano accordion player Pete Mac and designed specifically for musicians playing in folk dance bands. The arrangements provide playable tunes that work well together and can be used effectively for dances and live band performance.

The tunes are written in a clear, straightforward format with chord symbols included, making the book suitable for a variety of acoustic instruments. Tunes are organised into sections including Reels, Polkas, Jigs, Hornpipes and Waltzes, with tunes on each page arranged so they can be played from top to bottom as a sequence of similar pieces.

A separate Specials section contains arrangements intended for particular dances. Where more than one tune is given for a dance, the tunes have been specifically selected to work together as a sequence, with particular attention paid to making the arrangements easy to call and dance to.

Some tunes are also provided with easier arrangements on the opposite page. These simplified versions allow less experienced musicians to contribute to the band while still playing at normal dance-band tempo, making the collection particularly useful for bands containing players of mixed experience.

Key Features:

• Folk dance tune collection edited by Pete Mac
• Arranged specifically for folk dance bands
• Suitable for a range of acoustic instruments
• Clear, straightforward melody arrangements
• Chord symbols included
• Includes reels, polkas, jigs, hornpipes and waltzes
• Tunes arranged into practical playing sequences
• Specials section with tunes selected for particular dances
• Arrangements designed to work well for callers and dancers
• Easier versions of selected tunes included
• Helps less experienced musicians play at normal band tempo
• Suitable for mixed-ability bands
• Intermediate level
• 48 pages
• Saddle-stitched format
• Includes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark

For musicians playing for folk dances, ceilidhs and similar events, Band Swing provides a practical source of well-arranged tunes and ready-made sequences, with accessible arrangements that help the whole band take part.

The tunes are:

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Every Band Swing Tunes Arranged for the Band music book includes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Treble Clef Key Signature Bookmark a practical reference tool to help with reading and learning key signatures.

• Premium 350gsm silk card, laminated and printed on both sides
• 210mm 55mm
• All major key signatures with their relative minor keys
• Staff note names for lines and spaces
• Ideal for flautists, students and teachers
• A useful companion for lessons, practice and exam preparation