Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally’s personal favourites. Also, you’ll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end.

Obviously, popular tunes frequently heard in English sessions have been selected for this book. However, there is a slight bias towards the more exotic and slightly more obscure, alongside some of Mally’s personal favourites. Also, you’ll find several extremely challenging airs towards the end.

101 excellent traditional dance tunes that, over the years, have been popular in the North-West of England. However, The tunes, were chosen and the settings were derived mainly from manuscripts to be found on The Village Music Project website, along with numerous traditional music books. All are listed inside. The tunes are relatively easy for the average player, are suitable for every instrument associated with traditional music and fall within the range of the D tin whistle, concert flute and D/G melodeon.

Peeping Tom played their last gig at Bromyard Folk Festival 2023. Prior to that they were the country’s favourite ceilidh band. Beside playing many traditional tunes they also played tunes written by two band members Ben Woodward and Ian Wilson. Sixty-three of these tunes are presented here. Many of the these tunes have become firm session favourites.

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

Here we have 89 tunes, with chords from the Northumbrian tradition presented by Pauline Cato, virtuoso exponent of the Northumbrian small pipes. This collection is an excellent introduction to anyone interested in this type of music and can be seen as a survival guide to Northumbrian sessions.

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This book contains 96 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.

John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.

This companion CD contains all the tunes in the book Popular English Session Tunes

This book contains a diverse assortment of popular tunes, core repertoire heard at a typical traditional music session. The tunes range from relatively easy to fairly difficult. There are polkas, reels, rants, hornpipes, jigs, and waltzes from England, Ireland, Scotland and America, something to please everyone. A selection of these tunes will form the basis of many traditional music sessions, both at folk festivals and regular sessions throughout the year.

Hugh Rippon, caller and composer of country dances, has colaborated with Dave Mallinson to create a dual purpose book of dances and tunes. The 26 dances are fully explained by Hugh and can be used straight from the page. Mally has selected a wide range of 52 tunes, with chords, from Britain, Ireland and America that fit the dances and make a versatile and intriguing repertoire.

Here we have 89 tunes, with chords from the Northumbrian tradition presented by Pauline Cato, virtuoso exponent of the Northumbrian small pipes. This collection is an excellent introduction to anyone interested in this type of music and can be seen as a survival guide to Northumbrian sessions.

Pauline has produced two soundtracks to accompany her book, containing the beautiful and haunting melodies of the region.

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This book contains 96 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.

Nick has produced two excellent soundtracks to accompany his book. He plays D/G Castagnari Marc melodeon, horn and soprano recorder. He is joined by his wife, Mary on fiddle and they are accompanied by Huw Jones on guitar and mandolin.

John Kirkpatrick presents 101 tunes that are tailor-made for the strong rhythmic approach inspired by English dance steps and rhythms. With melody, chords and variations, the book is ideally suited for any instrument, but one of the prime factors in the selection of the tunes has been the fact that they sit so happily on the push-pull squeeze-box scale.

John’s book is complemented by two excellent soundtracks. The two soundtracks of all the tunes in the book has been specially recorded by John playing three-row Casali B/C/Csharp accordion, two-row Hohner D/G melodeon, various Hohner one-row melodeons and Crabb G/C Anglo concertina. He is accompanied by his son, Benji playing six-string guitar, twelve-string guitar and bouzouki.

Nick Barber has been part of traditional English music sessions for many years. This, his second book contains 95 of his favourite tunes, accurately transcribed, referring to original sources wherever possible. Also included is information about each tune, with Nick’s choice of chords suitable for squeezebox and guitar players alike. Every tune is a gem, tried and tested not just by Nick, but by generations of players.