Nicky Tams

Nicky Tams, written in the Doric tongue, is great fun to perform and arranged from a traditional Aberdonian song. If you need help with the language, do have a look through our supporting Charanga resources!

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Resources

  1. Telling a Story with Song

  2. Breathing and Airflow

  3. Performance Skills

  4. Dynamics

  5. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

  6. High Range

Credits

Music by:
Sally Beamish
Text by:
Trad.

Performance track

:
Jubilee Opera Chorus
Conductor:
Dominic Peckham
Accompanist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Folksong
Tempo:
Allegro Crotchet = 104
Time Signature:
4/4
Key Signature:
D then C then F# then E then D in the Mixolydian Mode
Tonality:
Mixolydian Mode
Range:
Bb3 - F#5
Piano Supporting Melody:
No