Scarborough Fair Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar Scarborough Fair an English Folk Song, arranged by David Brandon.

Christopher Parkening guitar method, Vol. 2
During the late Middle Ages the seaside town of Scarborough (now a resort) was an important venue for tradesmen from all over England. It was host to a huge 45-day trading event, starting August 15, which was exceptionally long for a fair in those times. Merchants came to it from all areas of England, Europe, Norway, Denmark, the Baltic and the Byzantine Empire. Scarborough Fair originated from a charter granted by King Henry III of England on 22 January 1253. The charter, which gave Scarborough many privileges, stated "The Burgesses and their heirs forever may have a yearly fayre in the Borough, to continue from the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary until the Feast of St Michael next following". (On the modern Roman Catholic calendar, the equivalent dates are August 15 to September 29.) Naturally, such a large occasion attracted a lot more than just tradesmen; they needed to be entertained and fed, therefore large crowds of buyers, sellers and pleasure-seekers attended the fair. Prices were determined by Supply and demand, with goods often being exchanged through the barter system. Records show that from 1383 Scarboroughs prosperity slumped.

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[rsayage1]

Lovely Eduardo...I've always loved this piece of music. Gracias for sharing with all of us.

Richard F. Sayage

[lalodiaz]

Thanks Richard i appreciate your comments!!!

[AndanteLargo]

Hola amigo. Como estas? I have been in France and returned to this beautiful version! You play so beautiful!!

Muchas gracias chico! LOL

Per-Olov

[lalodiaz]

Gracias Peo!! do you have concerts in France?

[doodgejr]

Marvelous!! This is classic!!! Thank you for sending me this vid. You are really one of a kind! Good music, good song, EXCELLENT playing. simply flawless!!

[lalodiaz]

Thanks

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Eduardo

Thank you. Beautifully played. I have been playing David Brandon's arrangement for several years but never had the emphasis right in measures 17 and 18 until I heard you play it. I really like how you kept it slow and even and your use of vibrato in the melody line was excellent,

Thanks Ralph D

[GozheaIN]

woow so beautiful! ;)))

[danghungtran]

Thiw arrangement by david brandodn is so good. Anyone have the tab of this song please send it to me. My email adreess is danghungtran@yahoo.com

[danghungtran]

hi your arrangement of this song sounds so nice. Will you please send me the tab note of this song my email adrress is danghungtran@yahoo.com thank you so much . I enjoy your music.

[nailbomb420]

unless this is a direct s&g cover, maybe call it its traditional name, canticle, just a thought. nice playing.

[volvo94]

david brandon is a great guitarist. took lessons from him for 10 years and now im wishing i had practiced more

[Kawaidreamer]

i know this arrangement! its by david brandon!

[iamearthbornami]

parsley sage rosemary and thyme~peace

[skeldetec]

Lalo, that's lovely. I've been working on this piece from Parkening's book for a while myself, and you have helped me immensely by doing such a beautiful job of separating the two threads of melody. Thank you!

[kateamericana]

muy bonito! cuando era nina siempre le pedia a mi madre que me tocara esta cancion