Songs of the Trees

Songs of the Trees
A collection of songs relating to the days of the week and their relationship to particular trees, with a simple accompaniment in bass clef.
by Colin Tanser

The days of the week are also related to specific planets, and the association of heavenly bodies with musical scales and intervals (the ‘music of the spheres’) has an ancient tradition.

The so-called 'Planetary Scales' are used in these songs in their mirror form:
Upward movements in each song follow the corresponding mode comprising the ‘white’ notes of the piano in a scale, each taken from a different starting point.
With downward movements, the scale is mirrored by inversion – a move of an interval (e.g. a major second) in the rising scale becomes a movement of the same interval downwards.

Skill level: A.

About the Author
Throughout his life Colin sustained a deep love for music which manifested in many diverse directions. His first instrument was piano, then the organ. He played flute, all the recorders, French horn, tuba, accordion, banjo, double bass, classical guitar, harp, and the lyre which he was always enthusiastic to promote. His lyre music has been very much appreciated and admired.
He studied music in college, then taught in schools, becoming Head of Department. Colin inspired many people through his modest nature and his love of music.
Born in 1943, Colin died on the 26th June 2021, during the time of St. Johns.

A Wynstones Press title
Previously published by Upper Esk Music
9 pages of music and 7 pages of artwork by Jennie Tanser.
29.7 x 21 cms, 11¾ x 8¼ inches.
Stitched.