The brand new Ross Technologies programmable electronics are a high quality digital instrument, equally suitable for use as a convenient practice chanter or with an amplifier for live performance.

They are based on crystal-controlled cutting edge microcontroller technology and are completely digital - which totally eliminates frequency drift and drone tuning problems.

The notes are played in a very realistic manner by covering electronic touch sensors, positioned to exactly match the finger spacing of a regular pipe chanter. The unit may be programmed to play in the regular bagpipe key of 'b-flat' or one of seven different keys to match the pitch of other instruments. This is done by simply playing the desired key on the finger holes i.e. all holes covered for the key of 'g'.

These are great fun and with 8 keys available, they can be made to fit in with almost any instrument. There is a volume control which can also be very handy - both for turning up... and down, depending on who's playing!

Polymer High Whistle, Soprano/high whistle with polymer body and ABS head. Key: D

A well thought out tutor system by Dave Mallinson. Different tunes in each book.

The Instant Tin Whistle series is designed to nurture the initial surge of enthusiasm you may experience when first playing the instrument, and has been carefully designed to substantially increase your chances of success.

32 pages.

English and Welsh dance tunes. - 'One of the best albums of the year'.

Boldwood is a band forged with a passion: to rescue forgotten English dance anthems from dusty manuscripts and put them back to work on the dancefloor!

The band:
BECKY PRICE (piano accordion) played for morris sides as a teenager, studied classical piano with David Earl, played in Finality Jack for 7 years and has recorded CDs with Blowzabella members Dave Shepherd ("Ashburnham" 2000) and Jon Swayne ("Love and a Bottle" 2005.)
TIM PERKINS (bouzouki/ guitar) trained as a violinist, plays in and composes for Finality Jack, has produced 5 CDs with "V for Vendetta" writer Alan Moore and has also composed for symphony orchestras.
KATE MORAN (fiddle/viola) studied violin at the RNCM in Manchester. She has played in ceilidh bands since she was small and currently divides her time between Boldwood, freelance classical playing and violin teaching.
RICHARD HEACOCK (fiddle/ viola) studied composition with Michael Finnissy, composed for the National Theatre, wrote the music for Tony Robinson's "The Worst Jobs in History" (Channel 4) and plays for Ickneild Morris and The Vale Islanders.
DANIEL WOLVERSON (fiddle/viola) plays fiddle in Pach Pi, Infamous Grouse and Finnegan's Wok, and hurdy

Sizzling Afro-Cuban salsa, guajira, montuno and Latin jazz has been packed into this terrific compilation of Envidia artists. With Habana Express, Rumbavana, Peruchin Jr & J.J. Oliveros, Orlando Canto, Puly Hernandez, Gregorio Laza "Cordovi," Max Gonzalez "La Araña" and many others.

Destined to appeal, whatever one's proclivities, this determined wee CD stomps its way through female solo, male solo, contemporary Celtic, choral Celtic (male & female), Hammond Celtic, vehemently accordion band Celtic... but the best is the mystically transfigured Craegach Choir.

Passionate modern Flamenco, integrating styles and influences from Latin America, Salsa and Jazz, performed by five outstanding musicians from Spain. The sounds and instruments played are: guitars, bass, bouzouki, percussion, vocals and palmas (claps). "flavour ... strong ... rejuvenating"

Interesting and exhilarating music based on Indian classical instruments, such as sitar, dilruba, tabla, pakhavaj & blending with classical guitar, tin whistle, kalimba, bamboo flute, sax, violin, bass, voices and percussion & to create winding melodies, portraying calm and deep soundscapes full of interesting vistas as well as bouncy and rousing rhythms.

ZUM play the music of the Argentinian master of modern tango, Astor Piazzolla - fiery, passionate and intriguingly beautiful. Contemporary grooves, advanced harmonies and atmospheric spaces combine to provide a new viewpoint on the master 's voice. 16-page booklet with extensive info in English, German, French and Spanish.

Artists:
Moreira Da Silva, Dicro, Os 3 Malandros, Bezerra Da Silva, Raul De Barros & more

Samba - the exciting and stimulating pulse of the Rio Carnival - by some of the greatest exponents of Brazil. Information about the musicians and groups in four languages.