Music of medieval Europe: instruments, theory, pieces, styles, uses
Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom for information about Easter Bloghop and another chance to win a $10 gift card to amazon.com. Congratulations to our previous winner, Ericka! We think of carols in association with Christmas, but in times long gone, carols were also sung at Easter. A carol, by it simplest definition, is a song […]
I’ll just write a quick piece on medieval harps, I said to myself. Simple stringed instruments, not much to say. Ha! As with everything in life, the more you look into it, the more interesting the subject gets. The world of the medieval harp explodes exponentially, the deeper you dig. Are we talking medieval harps […]
I have posted previously about the title Blue Bells of Scotland, and its roots as, first an old Scottish air, made famous by one Mrs. Jordan’s lyrics, and, later, turned into a theme and variations for trombone by the remarkable Arthur Pryor, a prodigy of the late 19th and early 20th century. Because Blue Bells […]
The book tour continues today with an interview at Working Writers. Stop by and share your thoughts on writers’ block, how to combat it, and what makes a good writer. If you happen to be a writer, this site has some great resources. For both readers and writers, there are dozens of interviews with writers in […]
Today, The World of the Blue Bells Trilogy is pleased to offer a free copy of DruidSong’s new album to one lucky winner. To enter, leave a comment with an e-mail address where I can reach you. This is the only requirement, but for fun, please also tell us your favorite song or novel or historical fact […]