Gordon duncan tunes book

Has anyone else noticed all the weird embellishments in the book gordon duncans tunes. It features tunes from recitals, concerts and competitions. Collection of music for the bagpipe donald macleod book 1. Gordon duncans tunes is a tribute to one of pipings legends. Book one of gordons compositions was released then and has sold more than 5000 copies since launch. Gordon duncan was one of the few pipers to be a legend in his own time, and he leaves a legacy as one of scotlands outstanding musicians and composers, revered by many of todays outstanding exponents of the music. However, under the guidance of his brother pipe major ian duncan, this first volume of gordon duncans tunes is now published. His stunning compositions have featured in his own groundbreaking. Featuring the infamous and everpopular arrangement of acdcs thunderstruck amongst the collection, this is a must have for all pipers. The gordon duncan memorial trust is a registered charity formed following the tragic death of the groundbreaking perthshire piper and composer in 2005. Join facebook to connect with gordon duncan and others you may know.

Sight readable ceol mor and cds piobaireachd music book for. Duncan balnauld cottage pipe major bill hepburn pipe major sandy spence harmony farewell to halkirk. Gordon duncan, who came from perthshire was arguably the most stunning and innovative pipers of his generation. However, under the guidance of his brother pipe major ian duncan, this first volume of gordon duncan s tunes is now published. However there was not enough to create a book on that alone, so the trust decided to use the missing tunes and some of gordons more iconic arrangements to create gordon duncans tunes book 2. Soon after gordon s birth, jock joined the north of scotland hydroelectric board and moved to pitlochry after a brief spell in thurso. The longanticipated book two of the legendary piper gordon duncans tune collection of marches. I thought about creating some kind of dictionary based on.

The gordon duncan memorial trust released this, a second collection of the late, great piper and whistle player gordon duncan. However, under the guidance of his brother pipe major ian duncan, the first volume of gordon duncans tunes is now published. These are c ompositions by the late gordon duncan, compiled by pm ian duncan proceeds from the book go to the gordon duncan memorial trust. This is my arrangement of acdcs thunderstruck and the great gordon duncans angus thing. Good luck to anyone trying to transcribe it by ear, as it is not all in 98.

Gordon duncans tunes is the first book of a compilation of contemporary bagpipe compositions for the highland bagpipe. I thought about creating some kind of dictionary based on theme notes, or searching through bww files for sequences. Tune list the day the coop flooded march wha saw the 42nd polka mo ghile mear polka the haughs o cromdale. Following the success of the original book in 2007, many compositions were missed out. These are c ompositions by the late gordon duncan, compiled by pm ian duncan. The trust aims to preserve and build on gordon duncans legacy by funding and supporting young traditional musicians. Gordon duncans tunes 2 book 2 official gordon duncan shop. Gordon duncans tunes book 1 official gordon duncan shop. Following the success of the original book, gordon duncan s tunes, in 2007, many compositions were missed out. The first book of gordon duncan s tunes sheet music. Gordon duncans tunes book 2 contact us for all non uk shipping book 2 in the series from the legendary contemporary bagpipe music composer gordon duncan. Gordon duncan scottish traditional music hall of fame.

Gordon duncan tunes book 1 and 2 for highland bagpipe. Lincoln hilton playing acdcs thunderstruck and gordon duncans angus thing on. Gordon duncan s tunes is a tribute to one of pipings legends. Sight readable ceol mor uses staff notation to allow a piper or musician, who can sight read, to play and understand the classical music of the highland bagpipe piobaireachd. Gordons tunes have crossed over into many other traditional instruments, such.

Its in his first book of tunes published 2007 and ed gordon duncan tunes. Although gordon duncan s tunes are well known throughout the traditional music scene in many parts of the world, very few of his compositions have been published in print. The book is full of great pipe tunes, with lots of. There are numerous great bagpipe tunes for players of all levels. This book of contains some of gordon duncans best compositions that he compiled over his short life. Many of gordon duncan s compositions were missed out of the first book of sheet music gordon duncans tunes, published in 2007.

There has always been a tremendous interest in the original music of gordon duncan. Gordon duncan was one of the greatestever exponents of the bagpipes, a fearlessly innovative and deeply expressive musician and a prolific composer, many of whose tunes have attained the ultimate accolade of having passed into the tradition. Gordon duncan s tunes is a compilation of compositions for the bagpipe from the talented piper gordon duncan. A portion of the proceeds of this sale are donated to the gordon duncan memorial trust. Sales benefit the gordon duncan memorial trust to promote piping. After the untimely passing of gordon duncan it was decided to set up a trust in his name. The book is full of great pipe tunes, with lots of jigs, reels, and hornpipes. Although gordon duncans tunes are well known throughout the traditional music scene in many parts of the world, very few of his compositions have been published in print. Regimental bagpipe books scots guards queens own seaforth. Pekaar, published scotts highland services ltd, canada, 1990. Duncan was born in turriff, aberdeenshire on 14 may 1964 to tenant farmer jock duncan, well known as a bothy ballad singer, and his wife frances. Little mac valve for blowpipe highland bagpipe pipes. This book of contains some of gordon duncan s best compositions that he compiled over his short life.

This book of tunes brings the last of gordons compositions together and some of his more iconic arrangements. Regimental bagpipe books scots guards queens own seaforth, gordon higlanders. The book brings the last of gordons compositions together, and some of his more iconic arrangements of other traditional tunes gordon made his own. Kinnaird bagpipes gordon duncan bagpipe music tune book. Gordon duncans tunes book ii duncans highland supply. A book, gordon duncans tunes, has also been posthumously published and contains all his greatest hits. It is a lovely book with not only tunes but images of gordon and his family over the years. The panda gordon duncan tune easybasicbeginner version. The gdmt was formed by friends and family following the tragic death of the groundbreaking perthshire piper and composer in 2005. Things like a doubling on e except the e gracenote in the doubling is actually a d, low a taps from d, a weird d strike that has a c and a low g in it. Gordon duncan bagpipe music tune book kinnaird bagpipes. Now, gordons excellent compositions are available in this new collection, compiled and produced by his brother, ian duncan. He played with many of the top folk groups including capercaillie, wolfstone and ceolbeg as well as several notable pipe bands especially the vale of atholl. At times the tag of legend is some what over used, not when you mention the name gordon duncan in the same sentence.

Regimental bagpipe books scots guards queens own seaforth, gordon higlanders ebay. However there was not enough to create a book on that alone, so the trust decided to use the missing tunes and some of gordon s more iconic arrangements to create gordon duncan s tunes book 2. The tunes contained within gordon duncans tunes book 2 are. Gordon duncans tunes book ii scotts highland services inc. Gordon duncan s tunes is the first book of a compilation of contemporary bagpipe compositions for the highland bagpipe. Gordon ian duncan a few tunes and mair for highland. The college of piping essential tunes book 1 or 2 cd great tunes for bagpipes. Gordon s tunes have crossed over into many other traditional instruments, such as the fiddle and accordion. Gordon duncan s tunes ii contains some real hidden gems, including traditional compositions that gordon made his own. Gordon duncan tune book contains some of duncans best compositions that he compiled over his short life. Gordons tunes have crossed over into many other traditional instruments, such as the fiddle and accordion.

Details about regimental bagpipe books scots guards queens own seaforth, gordon higlanders. Soon after gordons birth, jock joined the north of scotland hydroelectric board and moved to pitlochry after a brief spell in thurso. Now, gordon s excellent compositions are available in this new collection, compiled and produced by his brother, ian duncan. The gordon duncan memorial trust was set up in 2007 to promote and support traditional music. Compositions by the late great gordon duncan, compiled by pm ian duncan. Many of gordon duncans compositions were missed out of the first book of sheet music gordon duncans tunes, published in 2007. James wark molly connell and other tunes lewis turrell. Im trying to figure out if theyre typos or if gordon duncan was just that crazy. This book includes one of his most influential arrangements, none other than acdc s thunderstruck. Gordon duncans tunes bk 2 high country scottish shoppe. The music is in piping notation, but the tunes can be played by folk bands, dance bands and others. Gordon duncan was one of the most influential players and composers of recent times. My son has wanted this book for ages so bought it for christmas and he loves it.

Sleeping tune by gordon duncan this is a new tune for me, being its from gordon its too good. Sight readable ceol mor and cds piobaireachd music book. Ian and gordon duncan a few tunes and mair for the highland bagpipe. I wrote this arrangement when i was 16 years old and posted a video of myself playing it on youtube. An appalachian collection 2008, compiled and adapted by timothy cummings, beithe publishing monkton, vt, usa an encyclopedia of tunes for the great highland bagpipe, robert l. This book features many of the tunes that gordon was famous for writing.

When gordon duncan was a member of the vale of atholl pipe band, he and brother ian released this collection of tunes in 1987, and it has now been republished after a few year outofprint. Following the success of the original book, gordon duncans tunes, in 2007, many compositions were missed out. Profits from which go to the gordon duncan memorial trust, along with income from his greentrax albums and proceeds from the nowannual a national treasure concerts at perth concert hall. This book aims to mark that inspiration by allowing players of all levels to enjoy the work of this most original of musicians. The panda gordon duncan tune easybasicbeginner version from the gordon duncan tune book. The longanticipated book two of the legendary piper gordon duncans tune collection of marches, polkas, jigs, piobaireachd, slow airs, dances and reels. A huge selection of bagpipe music books is in stock. Gordon duncans tunes is a compilation of compositions for the bagpipe from the talented piper gordon duncan. By learn them i mean become reasonably good and know how to play a variety of tunes well.