English Folk-Chanteys: With Pianoforte Accompaniment, Introduction And Notes (1914)

English Folk-Chanteys: With Pianoforte Accompaniment, Introduction And Notes (1914) is a book written by Cecil James Sharp, a prominent English folk music collector and scholar. The book is a collection of traditional English sea shanties, also known as chanteys, accompanied by piano music. The book includes an introduction by Sharp, where he provides background information on the history and origins of sea shanties, as well as their importance in the lives of sailors. Sharp also discusses the different types of shanties and their specific uses on board ships.The main body of the book consists of the lyrics and musical notation for over 50 sea shanties, arranged for voice and piano. Each shanty is accompanied by Sharp's notes, which provide additional information on the origins and variations of the song, as well as its historical and cultural context.English Folk-Chanteys: With Pianoforte Accompaniment, Introduction And Notes (1914) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional English folk music, maritime history, or musicology. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of sailors, and showcases the rich musical heritage of England's coastal communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.