The Oak Tree A Collection of 36 Dances & 72 Tunes

Paul Hudson has brought together this selection of 36 country dances and 72 tunes with chord symbols for musicians seeking repertoire for country dance bands, English and festival music sessions. The Oak Tree is a guide for callers, musicians and dancers who want to understand how their roles fit together to make an enjoyable dance. It sets out the basics: The room, types of dances, steps, movement and figures, the music, musicians and instruments, the caller, notation, and a selection of dances with suitable tunes and some sample programmes. Each dance is graded easy, moderate or advanced. Easy dances are mainly combinations of simple moves which inexperienced dancers should be able to pick up fairly easily. Moderate dances may include some step hops and moves which require greater concentration. Advanced dances include stripping the willow or ranting.