The Complete Works Of Edward Bunting: Ancient Irish Music: Tunes and Writings from Bunting - over 300 tunes

Over 300 (Ancient) Irish tunes as collected by Edward Bunting in the 18th and 19th Century. Edward Bunting was among the first to systematically collect and preserve Irish traditional music at a time when the native harp tradition was rapidly disappearing. His three major publications, issued in 1796, 1809, and 1840, form the foundation of early Irish music scholarship.This volume brings together all of Bunting’s tunes and writings in a single collection. The music is presented in clear modern notation, focusing on the melodic line, while Bunting’s prefaces, essays, historical notes, and memoirs are included in full. Intended for musicians, scholars, and readers interested in Irish traditional music and the history of the harp, this book presents Edward Bunting’s work in a form accessible to modern readers while remaining faithful to the original material. Read more