Kerr's First Collection of Merry Melodies

An excellent encylopedia of 447 tunes. Picked from a wide range of sources the Kerr's First Collection of Merry Melodies was originally published in the 1870's. Scottish and Irish reels and jigs, Strathspeys, Highland schottisches, country dances, hornpipes, clog dances, waltzes, polkas and more makes the Kerr's First Collection of Merry Melodies a must.

The Kerrs Series brings together so many well known tunes from the celtic music repertoire. Many, like the reels and strathspeys, are arranged in sets for dancing. These invaluable books have been the first resource for many traditional musicians and the tunes contained therein can be heard played at ceilidhs and sessions across the globe.

A 'must have' book for all students wishing to learn the tunes of the celtic music dance scene. Visit our book section on Kerr's Collections.