Scottish Airs and Dances for Viola & Cello (or Solo Viola)

Anne Witt

Mar 2012 · Mel Bay Publications

About this ebook

The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are song and fiddle airs, strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe and the sword dance. The pieces are arranged for viola and cello with guitar chords. Since the viola generally has the melody, the pieces can also be played by solo viola. The music of Scotland is unique. The airs have their own special beauty, and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos, dotted rhythms, and sudden key changes. This music has been the pleasure of country fiddler and pipers. Now violists and cellists, and their listeners, can feel themselves transported to the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland.

* Twenty-five pieces dating back to 18th and 19th century cotland.

* Includes song and fiddle airs, strathspeys, reels, jigs, a hornpipe and the sword dance.

* Since the viola generally has the melody, the pieces can also be played by solo viola, and guitar chords are included.

* The airs have a special beauty and the dances are fun to play, with lively tempos, dotted rhythms, and sudden key changes.

About the author

Anne Witt began playing the viola as a child, always preferring its distinctly mellow tone. She studied

art and music at Goucher College and has played in orchestras, chamber ensembles, and string quartets over

many years. She took up the bagpipe as an adult and performs regularly as a soloist at ceremonial events near

her home. An interest in Scottish fiddle music prompted her to begin arranging fiddle tunes for viola. She has

also published Scottish Fiddling for Viola (Mel Bay).