Description

William Kimber is widely remembered for his essential role in the revival of Morris dance in the
early twentieth century. He also was an iconic English musician who played for late 19th century
village social dances as well as for the Morris. His crisp and buoyant playing of the Anglo
concertina has inspired generations of traditional musicians.

This book examines both his personal history and the history of the village of Headington Quarry
where he developed as a bricklayer, family man, Morris dancer, and musician. It contains
analysis of and tutorial for his unique playing style, as well as complete transcriptions of all his
recorded tunes. His accompaniment techniques on the two-row Anglo concertina are
straightforward and intuitive, and oAer much to those who wish to play dance music in a
traditional manner.

339 pages, paperback, 8.5 x 11, B/W