Böcker av Adrian Allan

Chronicles the development of Greenbank House as the home of the Rathbone family from 1788 until 1944 and its subsequent use as a Hall of Residence and then as a popular staff - student club, until the most recent major restoration of its distinctive 18th century, Gothic, and Victorian wings.

This second volume covers a further fifty songs from Paul McCartney's career after The Beatles. McCartney's work is reviewed in the context of musical trends since 1970. Each song is in the format of a short essay, with regard to tonality, key signature, instrumentation, harmony, modulation and dynamics. The book also includes an examination of McCartney's bass guitar playing both during and after The Beatles; an extended introduction to compositional devices such as secondary dominants, circles of fifths and the Mixolydian mode. For those without a background in music theory, the book includes an extensive index with an explanation of terms and specific examples from songs. The book concludes with two extended essays; one of McCartney's compositional style and the other on McCartney's cultural influence since 1970. There is an extensive interview with Wings' drummer Geoff Britton as well as fan anecdotes. At over 170k words, this is the most thorough study of McCartney's post-Beatles work ever to be printed.

A collection of nineteen of Burns' best-loved songs for guitar and voice. Notation and tablature are provided. Also included are many pages describing the life and works of Burns and an appendix featuring ukulele chords. Songs included are: A Man's a Man for A' That; Ae Fond Kiss; Afton Water; Afton Water (Original Version); Auld Lang Syne (Original Version); Auld Lang Syne; Comin' Thro the Rye; Corn Rigs; John Anderson, My Jo; Lord Gregory; Mary Morison; My Heart's In the Highlands; My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose; My Love She's But a Lassie; My Nannie's Awa'; O Lay Thy Loof in Mine, Lass; The Soldier's Return; The Weary Pund O' Tow; Ye Banks and Braes.

A collection of 21 intermediate arrangements for the classical or fingerstyle guitar in notation and tablature. The pieces are from the categories of Stephen Foster Songs; Folk Songs; Parlour Songs and arrangements of classical themes. The pieces included are My Old Kentucky Home; Beautiful Dreamer; Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair; Hard Times Come Again No More; Gentle Annie; Allan Water; The Lark In The Clear Air; David Of The White Rock; Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms; The Skye Boat Song; Annie Laurie; Deep River; At Dawning; I Love You Truly; Kiss Me Again; My Wild Irish Rose; Love's Old Sweet Song; Chanson De Matin; I Vow To Thee My Country (Jupiter/ The Planets); Waltz From Coppelia; Waltz From Swan Lake. Notes about all of the songs are included in a detailed introduction.

A third collection of duets for pupil and teacher. Songs have been chosen from around the world. Included in this volume: Blow Away The Morning Dew; Blow The Wind Southerly; Carol; Go To Sleep; Grass So Green; If You Want To Write To Me; Kaiyeu Nanu; Kum By Ya; Kum Bachur Atzel; Look Mr Cuckoo; Mwana Wange; Mother Volga; Old Dan Tucker; Sakura; Suliram; The Colorado Trail; The Four Marys; The Maid Of Leko; The Mountains Of Mourne; The Old Soldier; The Seeds Of Love; The Trees They Do Grow High; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Whistle, Daughter, Whistle, Wondrous Love.

A collection of 8 parlour songs arranged for classical/fingerstyle guitar and voice. All of the songs are of a professional performance standard and have been arranged for medium voice in guitar-friendly key signatures. Detailed notes on each song, the history of the genre, recordings of the era and performance practice have been included. Tab is included as a further guide for left hand fingering and for guitarists who prefer to read tablature. Songs included: Roses of Picardy; Sylvia; Trees; A Perfect Day; At Dawning (I Love You); I Hear You Calling Me; Kashmiri Song (Pale Hands I Loved); Until.

A second selection of guitar duets for pupil and teacher. The pupil parts are all in the low positions, and are grade 1-3. The teacher parts are musically interesting. Included in this volume: A Basque Lullaby; Beyond the Mountains; Early One Morning; Fishermen's Evening Song; Geordie; Golden Fish Swimming In the Lake; Goodnight; I Know Where I'm Going; I'm Seventeen Come Sunday; I Would Soothe You; Poor Old Horse; Robin Redbreast; Megan's Fair Daughter; O Vermeland; Santa Lucia; Shoes of Shining Leather; Shule Aroon; The Old Home; There Came a Little Stranger; The Lorelei; The Life That's Free; The Minstrel Boy; Will Ye Go, Lassie; Will Ye No' Come Back Again; Where the Gentian Blows

A collection of 19 folksong duets for teacher and pupil. The pupil parts are early grade and in the first positions. The teacher parts are musically effective and interesting to play. Includes: Danny Boy, Down by the Sally Gardens, Ye Banks and Braes, The Lincolnshire Poacher, Bonny Mary of Argyle, Cockles and Mussels, An Eriskay Love Lilt, The Bluebells of Scotland, Men of Harlech, My Love is like a Red, Red Rose, On the Banks of Cairnie Burn, The Oak and the Ash, Allan Water, The Boar's Head Carol, Land of My Fathers, Drink to Me Only, The Leaving of Liverpool, Henry Martin, Annie Laurie.