The English Dancing Master: Or, Plaine and Easie Rules for the Dancing of Country Dances, With the Tune to Each Dance
by John Playford
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This is an unabridged reprint of the edition of John Playford's The English Dancing Master which was published by Hugh Mellor in 1933. It was based on the original edition of 1651, with the music edited and put into modern notation by Leslie Bridgewater. The book gives performing instructions and melody lines for over 100 community country dances.Tags
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Yeah English Country Dance! This is a modern manuscript of Playford's English country dances, which are my favorite SCA dances. They aren't quite as easy to follow as modern instructions, but just about. The book also includes diagrams to help you out.
Dance music from the 17th & 18th centuries.
A 2CD selection of tunes from John Playford's 'English Dancing Master'.
Nice simple, clear arrangements allowing those of us who play largely by
ear to pick up the tunes...
A 2CD selection of tunes from John Playford's 'English Dancing Master'.
Nice simple, clear arrangements allowing those of us who play largely by
ear to pick up the tunes...
Modern edition, music and dance descriptions. from Margriet Tindemans
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- Original publication date
- 1651; 1933 (version converted to modern notation by Mellor & Bridgewater) (version converted to modern notation by Mellor & Bridgewater)
- First words
- To the Ingenious Reader
The Art of Dancing called by the Ancient Greeks Orchestice, and Orchestis, is a commendable and rare Quality fit for yong Gentlemen, if opportunely and civilly used.
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