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Òrain Cèilidh Teaghlaich: The Family Cèilidh Gaelic Song Collection Compiled by Brian Ó hEadhra Enjoy the Gaelic Cèilidh Tradition. This song collection contains some of the best-loved songs in the Scottish Gaelic singing tradition. There are translations and music notation included. All of the 23 songs in the collection are available to stream online, including on YouTube with lyrics. A list of online resources is also provided for those who wish to learn more about Gaelic singing, language and culture. A wide audience will appreciate it, including Gaelic speakers and learners, Gaelic choir members, music and primary school teachers, parents of children in Gaelic medium schools, folk music enthusiasts, and more. The songs in the collection were compiled by Highland-based Gaelic singer, Brian Ó hEadhra who is joined on the recording (available online) by his Lewis-born wife, Fionnag NicChoinnich, and their two children - Órla Ní Eadhra & Ró Ó Eadhra. The presentation style is informal and easily accessible for newcomers to the Gaelic song tradition. Enjoy the full experience by streaming the songs on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, where you can also find lyric videos to sing along. The songs in the collection are: 1. Bha mi Latha Samhraidh an Steòrnabhagh 2. Bheir Mi Ò 3. Bidh Clann Ulaidh 4. Brochan Lom 5. Chan eil mo leannan ann an seo 6. Chì mi na Mòr-bheanna 7. Far am bi mi fhìn 8. Fear a Bhàta 9. Fear an Dùin Mhòir 10. Gleann Gollaidh 11. Hèman Dubh 12. Hè mo Leannan 13. Ho Ro Mo Nighean Donn Bhòidheach 14. Màili Dhonn 15. Nach Truagh Leat Mi s Tu n Èirinn 16. Ò Teannaibh Dlùth is Togaibh Fonn 17. S ann an Ìle 18. Seallaibh Curaich Eòghainn 19. Soraidh Leibh is Oidhche Mhath Leibh 20. Sùilean Dubha 21. Teann a-nall 22. Tha Mi Sgìth 23. Thoir Mo Shoraidh. What's Inside? 23 Timeless Gaelic Songs: From traditional to modern compositions, explore a variety of styles and themes. Comprehensive Notes and translations: Gain deeper insights into the songs with bilingual notes and translations. Music Notation: Whether you're a musician or a music lover, the included notation enriches your experience. Illustrations: The second edition of this volume features hand-drawn illustrations by Ró Ó hEadhra relating each song. Resources: Included is a list of organisations and resources which will help you learn Gaelic and Gaelic singing. Expert Reviews ""This delightful collection of Gaelic songs is indeed a family affair... a beautifully crafted but entirely natural-sounding recording."" - Karen Marshalsay, October 2013 Visit: www.anamcommunications.com to learn more

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"Review by Karen Marshalsay This delightful collection of Gaelic songs is indeed a family affair. Produced with financial assistance from the Gaelic Books Council, Brian Ó hEadhra has compiled the book, which includes the texts, translations, music notation and bilingual notes on twenty three songs, each one well-loved within the Gaelic world. Brian is joined on the included audio recording by his wife, Lewis-born Fiona Mackenzie, and their two children Órla Ní Eadhra and Ró Ó hEadhra. The result is a beautifully crafted but entirely natural-sounding recording, as if you're eavesdropping on the Gaelic family next door having a sing-song. It is this that makes it such a valuable resource to learners of the language, as well as those interested in the songs. For the tunes themselves are worth exploring, and many will lend themselves to exploration on clarsach. To play an air well you need to know the words, and to understand them, and beyond that, you need an understanding of how a singer would sing them, and how that might change from verse to verse. This book opens up that knowledge and would be ideal for anyone beginning to make their own arrangements on clarsach, or interested in some self-accompaniment. Amazon Customers ""I love this songbook and the kids love it more! A great resource for anyone wanting to remember the 'old favourites'. Really beautifully and clearly sung. At last all these songs in one place."" ""As a Scottish Gaelic learner, I found this book and CD brilliant, helping me with pronunciation and singing different songs. Great!"""

Review by Karen Marshalsay This delightful collection of Gaelic songs is indeed a family affair. Produced with financial assistance from the Gaelic Books Council, Brian Ó hEadhra has compiled the book, which includes the texts, translations, music notation and bilingual notes on twenty three songs, each one well-loved within the Gaelic world. Brian is joined on the included audio recording by his wife, Lewis-born Fiona Mackenzie, and their two children Órla Ní Eadhra and Ró Ó hEadhra. The result is a beautifully crafted but entirely natural-sounding recording, as if you're eavesdropping on the Gaelic family next door having a sing-song. It is this that makes it such a valuable resource to learners of the language, as well as those interested in the songs. For the tunes themselves are worth exploring, and many will lend themselves to exploration on clarsach. To play an air well you need to know the words, and to understand them, and beyond that, you need an understanding of how a singer would sing them, and how that might change from verse to verse. This book opens up that knowledge and would be ideal for anyone beginning to make their own arrangements on clarsach, or interested in some self-accompaniment. Amazon Customers ""I love this songbook and the kids love it more! A great resource for anyone wanting to remember the 'old favourites'. Really beautifully and clearly sung. At last all these songs in one place."" ""As a Scottish Gaelic learner, I found this book brilliant, helping me with pronunciation and singing different songs. Great!""

"Review by Karen Marshalsay This delightful collection of Gaelic songs is indeed a family affair. Produced with financial assistance from the Gaelic Books Council, Brian � hEadhra has compiled the book, which includes the texts, translations, music notation and bilingual notes on twenty three songs, each one well-loved within the Gaelic world. Brian is joined on the included audio recording by his wife, Lewis-born Fiona Mackenzie, and their two children �rla N� Eadhra and R� � hEadhra. The result is a beautifully crafted but entirely natural-sounding recording, as if you're eavesdropping on the Gaelic family next door having a sing-song. It is this that makes it such a valuable resource to learners of the language, as well as those interested in the songs. For the tunes themselves are worth exploring, and many will lend themselves to exploration on clarsach. To play an air well you need to know the words, and to understand them, and beyond that, you need an understanding of how a singer would sing them, and how that might change from verse to verse. This book opens up that knowledge and would be ideal for anyone beginning to make their own arrangements on clarsach, or interested in some self-accompaniment. Amazon Customers ""I love this songbook and the kids love it more! A great resource for anyone wanting to remember the 'old favourites'. Really beautifully and clearly sung. At last all these songs in one place."" ""As a Scottish Gaelic learner, I found this book brilliant, helping me with pronunciation and singing different songs. Great!"""

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