57 Romantic and Soulful Songs for Adults - 8-Note Tongue Drum in C-major: Beginner-Friendly Songbook for Diatonic Tongue Drums with Love Songs by Number

Designed for Adult PlayersThe repertoire for simple eight-note percussion instruments is often very limited. It usually consists of traditional children's songs, while everything else either requires chromatic notes, which not all percussion instruments have, or involves a much wider note range. In this book, we have adapted more complex song, mainly folk and romantic ballads, for a simple diatonic instrument with just eight notes in one octave. The melodies had to be simplified, but the rhythm was preserved, making these popular folk tunes playable on an eight-note tongue drum.Although the title suggests this book is for an 8-note drum, all the songs can also be played on 11-, 13-, or 15-key tongue drums. The songbook includes beloved tunes from England, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and Australia, offering a rich and diverse selection for players of all levels. Enjoy this collection of 57 carefully chosen traditional folk songs and ballads, spanning a range of moods and themes.C-major Tongue DrumsThis book is specifically designed for the most popular tongue drums, typically tuned to C major.If you aren’t sure of yours drum tuning, it is most likely in C major. To confirm, check the chart in the book’s introduction to match your drum’s notes. The standard notes for an 8-note C-major tongue drum are:C (1), D (2), E (3), F (4), G (5), A (6), B (7), C (1)Play with EaseThis book uses a diatonic scale numbering system, where each note is represented by a number from 1 to 7. Dots above the numbers indicate whether a note belongs to a higher octave. The number of notes on your drum determines the range of songs you can play.Techniques for Beautiful SoundMost steel tongue drums come with mallets, which are a great way to start: • Use mallets first—they produce clear, resonant tones with minimal effort. • Experiment with hand playing once you're comfortable. Remove rings or jewelry for the best sound. • Strike lightly and quickly to let notes resonate fully. • Hit near the tongue edges (not the center) to enhance overtones. • Use your palm to create dynamic strikes or mute notes. • Explore freely! There’s no wrong way to play.Enhance Your Learning with QR CodesEach song page includes two QR codes for additional resources:Audio Recording – Hear the song played on a tongue drum.YouTube Video – Watch a professional performance of the piece.These recordings aren’t exact replicas of the book’s arrangements but serve as helpful tools to better understand melodies and rhythms.Song ListAlabama Gal Bayou SaraBeautiful Brown EyesBig Rock Candy MountainsBlood on the Saddle Bound for South Australia Butcher Boy Butcher Boy - Alternative VersionCome Back Liza Daddy FoxDown by the Salley GardensDrink to me with thine eyes Drunken SailorEast Virginia BluesFire in the MountainsFor He Is A Jolly Good FellowGet Along, Little DogiesHenry My SonHi'ilawe Hopping DanceIsn't It Grand, Boys Isn't It Grand, Boys - Alternative VersionItalian Waltz James ConnolyLand of the Silver BirchLavender's Blue Little BessieMan Of Constant Sorrow MarianneMolly Malone My Home's In Montana My PaddleMy Wild Irish Rose New River TrainOh Dear What Can The Matter BeOh How The Lovely The Evening IsOld Jim Slack's Grey HorsePeace Like a RiverPeace Round Salty Dog BluesShe Wore A Yellow Ribbon ShenandoahSkibbereenSweet Betsy From Pike The Boys of Fairhill The Kerry RecruitThe Meeting of the Waters The Northern Lights of AberdeenThree Score and TenToo Ra Loo Ra Loo RaTown of BallybayTrees Grow TallUnder the Spreading Chestnut TreeWanderin Weile WaliaWhiskey in a Jar Read more