The earliest Scottish music was probably harp tunes and Gaelic singing. Many forms of Scottish music exist... from pipe and drum to folk styles. One of the most well known is dance music, based on traditional Scottish dances including stepdance. dance music is played to this day at ceilidhs, weddings and country dances.

Scottish instruments include harp, accordian, fiddle, guitar, tin whistle, drums and of course, the great Highland bagpipe or pìob mór. Bagpipes can be traced back as far as the 6th century. Scottish clans known for piping include the Clans MacLeod, MacCrimmon, McKay, MacDonald, and MacArthurs.

Some well known musicians of Scottish descent are Steve McDonald, Rod Stewart, Donovan, Donald Black, Gordon Duncan, Fred Morrison, and one of my favorites, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull. Scottish bands of notoriety include The Clutha, The Boys of the Lough, the Incredible String Band, and The Tannahill Weavers.

I only have a few Scottish songs so far, but I'm working on more. Let me know what you want to hear on the form at the bottom of the page.

Tags: Scottish songs, Music of Sotland, Scottish Musicians, Scottish instruments

"Scotland the Brave -" is a rocking video of Steve Reel and The SkyEarth Orchestra performing in front of a very enthusiastic crowd during a concert in 2006. The medley includes, of course, Scotland the Brave, Drowsy Maggie, and Turkey in the Straw.

Scotland The Brave Medley features drums, bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, violin,bodhran, spoons and synths covering the bagpipes.

The original recording of this version of Scotland the Brave is from Steve Reel's Celtic Night CD. Download it today and rock out tartan style! You can find it under Celtic Songs



Reposted from Youtube
Steve Reel and the Skyearth Orchestra
Scotland The Brave - Medley

Tags: Scotland the Brave, Scottish songs, Scottish Music