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04 Nov 16 - 11:34 AM (#3818111) Subject: Chord Req: Martinmas Time From: JenBurdoo It occurs to me that right about now (Nov. 11 is St. Martin's Day) would be a good time to learn and record Martinmas Time, the song about a girl who dresses up as a soldier to get out of having to visit soldiers. But I can't find the chords - anyone got them? I understand they are in the Andy Irvine Songbook, if anyone has that. Thanks! |
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04 Nov 16 - 07:56 PM (#3818219) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Martinmas Time From: Steve Shaw I think that's the one on the Irvine/Brady album that ends with that gorgeous hornpipe Little Stack Of Wheat. I seem to remember that they perform the song and tune in the key of F which is right for Andy's vocal range. The tune as a standalone is more usually played in G. I can't play the guitar but I'd suggest that you listen to their version and work out the chords by strumming along. Somebody cleverer than me could tell you where to put your capo for F! The chords sound fairly simple (mostly a three-chord job with the occasional optional embellishment?) and predictable to my untutored ear. You may need to transpose them anyway for your own voice. I'm taking it that "Jen" in your name denotes female! Good luck - it's a lovely piece, and one of my favourite tracks from that fabulous album. |
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05 Nov 16 - 05:36 AM (#3818257) Subject: RE: Chord Req: Martinmas Time From: FreddyHeadey Here are a few links, top one is the tabs traditionalmusic.co.uk tabs http://www.traditionalmusic.co.uk/songs-tab/Martinmas_Time.htm Mudcat @displaysong.cfm?SongID=3875 andyirvine.com http://www.andyirvine.com/albums/AndyPaul.html Youtube Irvine/Brady :Martinmas Time https://youtu.be/aQGjwK4VYVY Spotify Irvine/Brady : Martinmas Time /The Little Stack Of Wheat http://open.spotify.com/track/3Of3G8IiBbE36fvEIuZIR7 |