This comprehensive anthology presents 50 traditional melodies, expertly arranged for solo cello or bassoon. Designed with the beginner musician in mind, each piece has been selected for its beautiful melody, cultural significance, and suitability for comfortable playing ranges and keys. This collection spans a wide array of musical traditions and styles, offering an enriching exploration of global music.
Contents encompass a variety of timeless tunes and folk songs from around the world:

"Amazing Grace"

"Arirang"

"The Bamboo Flute"

"The Banks of the Don"

"Bella Ciao"

"Big Rock Candy Mountain"

"Cockles and Mussels"

"Day-O"

"Down By The Sally Gardens"

"Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes"

"El Cóndor Pasa"

"El Noi de la Mare"

"El Testament d'Amèlia"

"El Vito"

"Foggy Dew"

"Frère Jacques"

"Furusato"

"The Galway Piper"

"Happy Birthday!"

"Home on the Range"

"Homeward from the Mountains"

"The House of the Rising Sun"

"I'se the B'y That Builds the Boat"

"Indiana"

"Kalinka"

"Londonderry Air"

"Manang Biday"

"Mary Don't You Weep"

"Mexican Hat Dance"

"Oh! Susanna"

"Old MacDonald"

"The Raggle Taggle Gypsy"

"The Rising of the Moon"

"Sakura Sakura"

"Santa Lucia"

"Scarborough Fair"

"Simple Gifts"

"Siúil a Rún"

"The Skye Boat Song"

"Spanish Romance"

"Star of the County Down"

"Suo Gân"

"The Oak and the Ash"

"Turkey in the Straw"

"Waltzing Matilda"

"The Water Is Wide"

"Wayfaring Stranger"

"When Johnny Comes Marching Home"

"Yankee Doodle"

"The Yellow Rose of Texas"

This collection not only facilitates technical growth and musical expression for beginner cellists and bassoonists but also immerses them in the rich tapestry of folk music traditions. It is an invitation to explore the world through music, making it a valuable resource for developing musicians eager to broaden their repertoire and cultural understanding.