Traditional English Folk Music: Cecil Sharp and Music Theory

In this video, I delve into the old Folk Music of England, with a predominant focus on the workings of Cecil Sharp, a British music enthusiast and an avid collector of folk songs. Additionally, I offer insights into this music from a music theory perspective that you can utilise, perhaps to compose music in a traditionally English style. I hope you enjoy.
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[@martinsanchez4827]

Brilliant work. You should look into how English/British influenced alot of America's music. Like Sacred Harp singing, lining out singing and more.

[@azomyte]

Awesome work

[@d4rw897]

wait this is really high quality informative content, i love it

[@worldmusictheory]

@@d4rw897 Thank you so much. More to come, i’ve just been super busy as of late

[@d4rw897]

@@worldmusictheory Ah, good luck with your endeavours, can't wait for a new vid.

[@joshuaperkins9916]

My God I can’t begin to express how much I appreciate this video you’ve put together. Far to often any discussion of musical traits and theory are left out of these sorts of videos. I must say that since returning to music and forming a surf / rock trio I’ve made it my focus to live in the modes and pentatonics of Europe, not the least British and Irish. The thing I’ve noticed in some of the trad Appalachian and British music is the shifting of 3rds and 6ths, (aeolian to dorian, Mixolydian to dorian, and sometimes a mix of three) creating a real soulful exotic sound. A lot interesting stuff happened or happens in the old line out church singing as well of England, Scotland and early American. Thank you.

[@joshuaperkins9916]

It pays to finish the video before commenting. You did go a lot deeper into the crossing of modes and the gapped scales as well. My original comment in which I mentioned that was not one of criticism but rather joining the discussion, but you already covered it👍

[@ryanbird9462]

Excellent video and concept for a channel! Looking forward to your next video.

[@worldmusictheory]

Thank you! Been so busy but another video will be out soon

[@mikelim6237]

Nice

[@Pro_Gamer672]

nice vid

[@Zac5515]

Nice