Check out thunderstruck by gordon duncan on amazon music. If you have the older, first edition of this title, you can download the missing second page here. Gordon duncan s tunes is a tribute to one of pipings legends. Antipodes volume 2 the antipodes collection of music is compiled by mark saul. Gordon duncan tune book 1 bagpipe specialists online pipe. Follow us facebook profile twitter profile youtube profile instagram profile. This includes, the infamous arrangement of acdcs thunderstruck, in full. Profits from the sale of this book all go directly to the gordon duncan. The trust aims to preserve and build on gordon duncan s legacy by funding and supporting young traditional musicians.
Soon after gordon s birth, jock joined the north of scotland hydroelectric board and moved to pitlochry after a brief spell in thurso. Gordon duncans tunes book twowe plan on creating and releasing the second collection of the late great gordon duncans compostions, as well as some hidden gems, we are adding traditional compositions that gordon made his own, this includes scottish, irish and breton compositions. Now, gordon s excellent compositions are available in this new collection, compiled and produced by his brother, ian duncan. Proceeds from the book go to the gordon duncan memorial trust. Ian and gordon duncan a few tunes and mair for the highland bagpipe. Kinnaird bagpipes bagpipe music books, kilberry, essential. Gordon duncan book 2 a music crowdfunding project in scotland.
Yesterday was the scottish piping legend and genius gordon duncan s anniversary, his impact on the celtic music world will never be forgotten. Memorising is the fastest way to learn any new tune. The c ollege o f p iping essential tunes book 1 and cd. The longanticipated book two of the legendary piper gordon duncans tune collection of marches. This book of tunes brings the last of gordon s compositions together and some of his more iconic arrangements. The book brings the last of gordon s compositions together, and some of his more iconic arrangements of other traditional tunes gordon made his own. Following the success of the original book in 2007, many compositions were missed out. Jan 01, 2003 check out thunderstruck by gordon duncan on amazon music. The second book of gordon s tunes gordon duncan s tunes book 2 is also available direct from the trust. Tune list the day the coop flooded march wha saw the 42nd polka mo ghile mear polka the haughs o cromdale polka fest. Featuring ewan duncan and jordan aikin on highland bagpipes. The gordon duncan memorial trust was set up in 2007 to promote and support traditional music.
The long anticipated book two of the legendary gordon duncan s tune collection. Book one of gordon s compositions was released then and has sold more than 5000 copies since launch. If you have the older, first edition of this title. This book of contains some of gordon duncan s best compositions that he compiled over his short life. Gordon duncan tunes book 2 following the success of the original book, gordon duncans tunes, in 2007, many compositions were missed out. Duncan, gordon gordon duncans tunes book 2 tartantown ltd.
A lot of the tunes in these books were made popular by the victoria police pipe band. Strategies for learning and memorising new tunes book 2. The second book of gordon duncans tunes sheet music. The college of piping essential tunes book 1 or 2 cd. This book features many of the tunes that gordon was famous for writing. Gordon duncan tunes book ii now available to order in stock. Featuring the ever popular thunderstruck amongst the collection. A collection of modern and traditional music for the highland bagpipes by derek boyce.
So hope you like it an feel free to comment and any negative or. This book includes one of his most influential arrangements, none other than acdc s thunderstruck. This tune is from gordon s book titled gordon duncan s tunes. However there was not enough to create a book on that alone, so the trust decided to use the missing tunes and some of gordons more iconic arrangements to create gordon duncans tunes book 2. There are numerous great bagpipe tunes for players of all levels. Gordon duncans tunes book 2 contact us for all non uk shipping book 2 in the series from the legendary contemporary bagpipe music composer gordon duncan. Gordon duncan tune book 2 following the success of the original book in 2007, many compositions were missed out. This collection has an interesting collection of the marches strathspeys reels jigs and hornpipes with the history of many of the tunes. Gordon duncan tune book this book of contains some of gordon duncan s best compositions that he compiled over his short life. Description strategies for learning and memorising new tunes jumping musical hurdles book 2 international shipping available contact us for all non uk shipping. He played with many of the top folk groups including capercaillie, wolfstone and ceolbeg as well as several notable pipe bands especially the vale of atholl.
We plan on creating and releasing the second collection of the late great gordon duncans compostions. Includes, the infamous arrangement of acdcs thunderstruck in full, along with other traditional tunes gordon made his own. However there was not enough to create a book on that alone, so the trust decided to use the missing tunes and some of gordon s more iconic arrangements to create gordon duncan s tunes book 2. Gordon duncan s tunes is a compilation of compositions for the bagpipe from the talented piper gordon duncan. The book is full of great pipe tunes, with lots of jigs, reels, and hornpipes. The book is full of great pipe tunes, with lots of. Gordon duncan book 2 a music crowdfunding project in.
Gordon duncans tunes book 1 official gordon duncan shop. His stunning compositions have featured in his own groundbreaking recordings and studio sessions, in his work with top scottish traditional music bands, and in the medleys of many topgrade pipe bands, especially those of which he was a member. When gordon duncan was a member of the vale of atholl pipe band, he and brother ian released this collection of tunes in 1987, and it has now been republished after a few year outofprint. Tune list the day the coop flooded march wha saw the 42nd polka mo ghile mear polka the haughs o cromdale. The gordon duncan trust plan on creating and releasing the second collection of compositions, as well as traditional tunes that gordon made his own from his scottish, irish and breton repertoire. The trust used the missing tunes and some of gordon s more iconic arrangements to create book 2. The panda gordon duncan tune easybasicbeginner version. The book contains photos of gordon duncan as well as the sheet music, which includes gordons now infamous arrangement of acdcs thunderstruck in full. Gordon duncan, who came from perthshire was arguably the most stunning and innovative pipers of his generation. Gordon duncan tune book scotts highland services inc.
Subscribe to our rss feed, or simply recommend us to friends and colleagues. A huge selection of bagpipe music books is in stock. Gordon duncans tunes book ii duncans highland supply. Gordon s tunes have crossed over into many other traditional instruments, such as the fiddle and accordion. Gordon duncans tunes book 2 by gordon duncan lyons bagpipes. All proceeds go to the gordon duncan memorial trust.
Kinnaird bagpipes gordon duncan bagpipe music tune book. All proceeds go to the gordon duncan memorial trust in order to create and publish the book and the various limited edition tshirts and hoodies. Gordon duncans tunes 2 book 2 official gordon duncan shop. By learn them i mean become reasonably good and know how to play a variety of tunes well. It features tunes from recitals, concerts and competitions and also tunes from gordon s days with the scotrail vale of atholl pipe band. Sales benefit the gordon duncan memorial trust to promote piping. All proceeds go to the gordon duncan memorial trust in order to create and publish the book and.
A portion of the proceeds of this sale are donated to the gordon duncan memorial trust. The college of piping essential tunes book 1 and 2. The gordon duncan memorial trust is a registered charity formed following the tragic death of the groundbreaking perthshire piper and composer in 2005. The tunes contained within gordon duncans tunes book 2 are. Its a very simple tune, it didnt take me very long to learn it. Bagpipe music books, kilberry book, essential tunes, santas favorite piping tunes, scots guards, bruce gandy, donald macleod, archie cairns, church piper, terry tully, bob worrall, antipodes, duncan sign in. Duncan was born in turriff, aberdeenshire on 14 may 1964 to tenant farmer jock duncan, well known as a bothy ballad singer, and his wife frances. Along with lots of great tunes, the book contains a number of photographs.
Gordon duncans tunes book two we plan on creating and releasing the second collection of the late great gordon duncans compostions, as well as some hidden gems, we are adding traditional compositions that gordon made his own, this includes scottish, irish and breton compositions. Gordon duncan s tunes ii contains some real hidden gems, including traditional compositions that gordon made his own. Gordon duncans tunes bk 2 high country scottish shoppe. The music is in piping notation, but the tunes can be played by folk bands, dance bands and others. Gordon duncan tunes book 1 and 2 for highland bagpipe. There are tunes for players of all levels in this book. Playing in a pipe band or in solo competitions depends upon your ability to learn and memorise music. Gordon duncans tunes book ii scotts highland services inc. There has always been a tremendous interest in the original music of gordon duncan. Gordon duncans tunes is a tribute to one of pipings legends. After the untimely passing of gordon duncan it was decided to set up a trust in his name.
Gordon duncans tunes is a compilation of compositions for the bagpipe from the talented piper gordon duncan. At times the tag of legend is some what over used, not when you mention the name gordon duncan in the same sentence. Bruce gandy book 1 this collection of tunes from bruce gandy feature tunes from bruce and some of his friends. Gordon duncan tunes book 2 the long anticipated book two of the legendary gordon duncan s tune collection. The panda gordon duncan tune easybasicbeginner version from the gordon duncan tune book. Ross collection of highland bagpipe book 1 2 3 4 and 5. Gordon duncan tune book 1 bagpipe specialists online. Opening set from ewan duncan s final newcastle university recital at hall 2, sage gateshead. Following the success of the original book, gordon duncan s tunes, in 2007, many compositions were missed out.
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