Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice is a collection of traditional Northumbrian tunes selected from the favourites of Pauline Cato, a virtuoso of the Northumbrian smallpipes. The book reflects the distinctive beauty and variety of the region's musical tradition, offering a broad selection for players wishing to explore Northumbrian music.

The collection ranges from haunting slow airs to lively reels and jigs, bringing together some of the oldest known Northumbrian tunes alongside more recently adopted pieces and well-known songs. Tunes with variations are also included, reflecting an important and characteristic part of the Northumbrian piping tradition.

Northumbrian music has a particularly close association with the Northumbrian smallpipes, but the tunes in this collection are suitable for any instrument. Chord symbols are included for accompanists, making the book equally useful for melody players and those providing accompaniment.

For musicians discovering Northumbrian music for the first time, the collection provides an excellent introduction to its characteristic repertoire and styles. More experienced players will find plenty of familiar favourites, while the selection also makes a useful "survival guide" to the Northumbrian session.

Key Features:

• Collection of traditional Northumbrian tunes
  
• Selected from the favourite tunes of Pauline Cato
• Includes haunting slow airs, lively reels and jigs
• Features both historic and more recently adopted tunes
• Includes well-known songs and tunes with variations
• Reflects the distinctive Northumbrian musical tradition
• Suitable for any melody instrument
• Includes chord symbols for accompanists
• Ideal introduction to Northumbrian traditional music
• Useful repertoire for Northumbrian sessions
• Includes a FREE Hamcor Publishing Key Signature Bookmark

With its mixture of old and new, lively dance tunes, expressive airs, songs and traditional variations, Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice provides an accessible and varied introduction to the rich musical heritage of Northumberland while offering an enjoyable collection for established enthusiasts.

The tunes are:

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Every Pauline Cato's Northumbrian Choice 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