In this songbook, we’ve gathered a collection of English-language romantic songs and ballads from various countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, the USA, and Australia. The book features 62 songs, all of which can be played on any keyboard instrument with 13 or more notes. Versatility Across Instruments These songs can be played on various keyboard instruments such as the piano and melodica, as well as non-keyboard instruments like the xylophone or kalimba, provided they have sufficient notes. Beginner-Friendly Notation While all the melodies are written in traditional musical notation, this book is also beginner-friendly. For those who aren’t yet comfortable reading sheet music, we’ve included corresponding letter inside each note. The letters used in this book follow the common musical notation system, ranging from C to B for each octave. QR Code Resources Each song has 2 QR codes coming with it. The QR code with rounded corners leads to the song played on a tongue drum. The square QR code leads to Youtube. Scan this code to hear the song played by professionals. While these recordings may not exactly match the versions notated in this book, they serve as useful guides for understanding the melody and rhythm. Song Variations This songbook contains 52 unique songs. Additionally, 10 songs are presented in two variations, differing in pitch, note lengths, or the number of notes, giving you even more options to explore. We hope you enjoy the timeless charm of these traditional romantic songs and ballads. Whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced, this collection offers a quick and enjoyable path to learning and playing these beautiful melodies. Contents Annie Laurie Au Clair de la Lune Aura Lee Beautiful Brown Eyes Bella Ciao Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bridal Chorus Bury Me Noton the Lone Prairie Butcher Boy Cliffs of Doneen Come Back, Liza Cotton Eyed Joe Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Hi’ilawe House of the Rising Sun I Gave My Love a Cherry Isn’t It Grand, Boys? Italian Waltz James Connoly Lavender’s Blue Long, Long Ago Man of Constant Sorrow Molly Malone My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s in Montana My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose Old Folks at Home The Red River Valley Scarborough Fair She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy from Pike The Banks of Claudy The Boys of Fairhill The Curragh of Kildare The Irish Rover The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn The Snowy-Breasted Pearl The Spanish Lady Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Wanderin’ Weile Walia Wildwood Flower

In this songbook, we’ve compiled a collection of traditional English-language songs and ballads from various countries, including England, Ireland, Scotland, the USA, and Australia. The book features 77 songs, all of which can be played on any C-major tongue drum with 13 or more keys. Most of the songs can also be played on an 11-key tongue drum. All melodies are written in traditional musical notation, but this book is beginner-friendly as well. For those unfamiliar with reading sheet music, we’ve added corresponding numbers above each note. The numbering system in this book uses the common diatonic scale, with numbers ranging from 1 to 7 to represent the notes of each octave. Each page includes QR codes that link to recordings of the songs. While these recordings may not exactly match the traditional versions notated in this book, they serve as useful guides for understanding the melodies and rhythms. Playing by Numbers For tongue drums with numbered musical notation, the numbers 1 to 7 represent the notes of the diatonic major scale. Dots above or below the numbers indicate notes from a higher or lower octave, respectively. The songs in this books are adapted for the tongue drums with C-major scale. The number of notes available to you will depend on the range of your tongue drum. Contents Alabama Gal Annie Laurie Aura Lee Barbara Polka Bayou Sara Beautiful Brown Eyes Bella Ciao Big Rock Candy Mountains Blood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Brennan on the Moor Bridal Chorus Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie Butcher Boy Cliffs of Doneen Come Back Liza Cotton Eyed Joe Daddy Fox Down by the Salley Gardens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Drunken Sailor Fire In the Mountains For He Is a Folly Good Fellow Get Along Little Doggies Henry My Son Hi’ilawe Hopping Dance I Gave My Love a Cherry Isn’t It Grand, Boys? Italian Waltz James Connoly Land of the Silver Birch Largo from the “New World Symphone” Dvorak Lavender’s Blue Long, Long Ago Man of Constant Sorrow Molly Malone My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean My Home’s in Montana My Paddle My Singing Bird My Wild Irish Rose O Christmas Tree Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be Oh How Lovely the Evening Is Old Folks at Home Old Jim Slack Grey Horse Peace Round Pigeon on the Gate Scarborough Fair She Wore a Yellow Ribbon She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain Skibbereen Spancil Hill Sweet Betsy From Pike The Banks of Claudy The Bonny Boy The Boys of Fairhill The Curragh of Kildare The Galway Races The Irish Rover The Kerry Recruit The Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of Aberdeen The Rocks of Bawn The Snowy-Breasted Pearl The Spanish Lady Three Score and Ten Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ra Town of Ballybay Trees Grow Tall Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree Vive L’Amour Wanderin’ Weile Walia Wildwood Flower Wreck of Old ‘97

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. This book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! Certain pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! Certain pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! Certain pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! Certain pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! All pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 10-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician!

Welcome to the enchanting realm of kalimba music! Here’s everything you need to start playing beautiful melodies. No prior musical experience or the ability to read sheet music is required to start playing immediately. This sheet music is adaptable to any kalimba you have, whether it’s a compact 8-note instrument or a larger 17-note kalimba. Each circle on the sheet corresponds to a specific note number, matching each key on your kalimba. Playing is as simple as following the numbers. It’s important to remember, however, that the circles do not represent semitones. The end of the book contains songs that demonstrate rhythm and note duration, so you can feel like a real musician! Certain pages also have QR codes that link to songs. While these examples may not demonstrate our simplified melodies and may not always be performed on a kalimba, they help in understanding the melodies and rhythm.

This illustrated book contains a collection of classic ancient tales, presented in a bilingual edition, that is perfect for those learning Spanish or English. With 137 stories and parallel translations, it provides students at any level with a chance to expand their vocabulary without needing to refer to a dictionary all the time. With this format, each Spanish sentence is accompanied by its English translation on the same page, making it easy to compare and understand. Learning with parallel text The parallel text encourages ‘noticing’ - the presence of the target language and the first language version on the same page facilitates ‘noticing’ grammar and vocabulary structures in an authentic linguistic context. Students learn vocabulary in context, the parallel text presents new lexical items without the teacher’s direct involvement. This can effectively encourage reading for less confident individuals, the translation support lessens the anxiety levels of such learners and provides a solid and effective mechanism for learning a second language. Learning with fables The enduring nature of fables is enthralling, and the morals they impart can be extremely relevant in today’s world. Fables are stories that teach important lessons about life. They can teach us how to be brave when things are hard, how to work well with others, how to accept people for who they are, and how to make good choices. By reading these fables, you’ll not only become familiar with common language expressions, but you’ll also gain valuable worldly wisdom. 137 short stories The most popular version of Aesop’s Fables was published in 1919 and is housed in the Library of Congress. Most English-speaking readers know this variation of the fables. In this book, the fables have been updated with modern language, making them shorter and easier to understand for today’s readers. Likewise, the Spanish versions have been modernized. In addition to modernizing the language, some stories have been eliminated or updated to reflect our modern world. The stories in this collection are brief and can be read quickly – each fable only spans one or two pages that can be completed in a single sitting. While we believe that anyone can benefit from reading these stories, having a basic understanding of Spanish is recommended in order to fully appreciate the value of the message in both languages.