Star of the County Down is a sentimental Irish ballad. This popular folktune was the basis for Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Variants of Dives a nd Lazarus. The tune is a pentatonic melody with a romantic feel. After the Battle of Aughrim is a beautiful account of the last great defeat ofthe native Gaelic army in Ireland. It offers a real tug on the heart. E asy for students to play, this tune's yearning tonality reflects the sobriety of the war and subsequent loss that inspired this piece.
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String Letter Publishing |
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String Charts |
| Pages |
26(07) |
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Strings |
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Ensembles |
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Score/Parts |
| ISBN13 |
9781890490867 |
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1890490865 |
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304x228 |
