Appalachian Folk music is the traditional music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. It is derived from various European and African influences, including English hymns, Irish and Scottish traditional music (especially fiddle music), and African-American blues. First recorded in the 1920s, Appalachian musicians were a key influence on the early development of Old-time music, country music, and bluegrass, and were an important part of the American folk music revival of the 1960s. Instruments typically used to perform Appalachian music include the banjo, fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, and guitar.
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Bright and uplifting, featuring sensitive acoustic guitar. Creates an optimistic, heartfelt mood. Ideal for many Productions including Background music in Internet and Corporate videos and presentations! Also to use for romance, country picnics and scenes of leisurely drives around Cape Breton! Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Traditional Shaker melody with sounds of nature (birds). Ideal for setting a peaceful feeling in film/video or on-hold phone systems. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
A feel-good musical journey to the countryside. Can also be a simple theme depicting a rural, folksy or mountain area lifestyle. Smooth and pleasant. Instrumental, New Age, Nature
This is a re-harmonized, and re-arranged version of the Appalachian folk song. It is written for a string quartet with two violins and two cellos. This track would work great as a background track for a documentary about the Appalachian area especially from the Civil War 1800s, or earlier. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Evocative, tender and yearning fingerpicked acoustic guitar and violin sing of loss and bittersweet memories. Emotionally charged Americana folk music with a U.S. Civil War, Ashoken Farewell feel. Accentuates or underscores the sadness and poignancy of any scene. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Lively acoustic jumpy jolly mandelins tamberine and bass background music sequence one minute in duration rural folksy sound, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
traditional american hymn tune - BEACH SPRING first appeared in the 1844 edition of The Sacred Harp, popular hymn tune (better known today as God of day and God of darkness). Light gentle background music, flowing, emotional, sentimental. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
An all American violin solo for the civil war documentary, or the positive homestead in America or Europe that plays to pass the time and recognize the crops in good health. The Sun is shining, a hard winter has passed and a good future is on the horizon. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
introspective, acoustic guitar picking, haunting, graceful, heavenly, yearning, warm, wonderful, good, relaxing. Song inspired by daughter's leaving the family nest and going to college in Boone, NC at Appalachian State University. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Traditional Irish folk tune (Fisher’s Hornpipe) played here bluegrass style! Featuring 5-string banjo and acoustic guitar, this upbeat, light and merry track is well known in Scottish and Irish traditions, as well as the Appalachian tradition where it is played at at bluegrass and old time festivals, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
A mellow fingerpicked acoustic guitar song. Its simple, hopeful melody evokes spring in the mountains, new beginnings, and starting over. This instrumental Americana track fits perfectly as an underscore or bed for outdoor scenes, rural splendor or renewal and hope. It's positive & wholesome. Instrumental, Folk, Finger-Picked Guitar
Slow, sparse and epic soundtrack composition with a melancholy feel. Unforgettable melodic themes and harmonic structure give a genuine and sincere uplifting motivational experience. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Banjo and vocals are at the center of this amusing, friendly, country-folk track. Slide acoustic guitars and harmonica also pepper its arrangement of piano, country bass, shaker, brushed snare and kick drum. Kitsch, cute and corny, this is an excellent piece for comedy, rural themes, travel, web, Vocal Pads, Comedy, Comedy Country
This emotive, delta blues-based track is excellent for conveying rural authenticity and a sense of spirituality. The arrangement is steady, sparse and raw, featuring finger-style and slide acoustic guitars. Superb for dramas, nature and rural themes, and period pieces. Deep/ Delta Blues/ Spiritual. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
An earthy and rustic country / folk underscore track played on a clawhammer banjo. Elements of light and darkness both come through in this organic and natural sounding, slightly dreamy and contemplative piece. A great track for use with anything rustic, natural, organic, rural, homey and, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Soulful song of an old man pondering the decisions of his life, singing about his regrets, longing for redemption. Features a male lead with rhythmic repetitive deep-voiced backup vocals in bluegrass American folk style. Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Beautiful folk waltz about dancing with your intended by the riverside before being married sentimental carefree tender sweet loving caring calm peaceful serene flowing positive stirring moving free easy slow great for internet radio mall music elevator music romantic new love radio edit weddings, Male Vocals, Folk, Appalachian Folk
You don't dance at your church? Well we do at ours! Bonfires every Saturday night - you should come! A fun, playful dance featuring fiddle and various traditional percussion instruments. Bouncy and delightful. Finger lickin' good. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
This Appalachian folk tune is great for western films or cowboy based content. Its about the journey and the hard roads along the way. Perfect for underscore or score and the 3 sections bring about the reality of one's own growth through hardship. Featuring folk ensemble & low brass. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
This timeless, emotionally charged Appalachian folk tune is absolutely beautiful. All instruments are real, and the rubato makes it pure and genuine. This music is great for all sorts of scenarios, media, corporate and commercial content, for dramas, theatre productions and more. Live music is best! Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Run From the Flood is acoustic guitars in DADGAD tuning, baritone guitar slide, mandolin, bass guitar and roots drums. It moves along at 160bpm and has a cool roots feel where acoustic guitars and slide share melodies. Good for restaurant, cafe or business background. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Stomping kick drum and steady strumming acoustic guitars are paired with a motivated banjo melody. The middle section slows to half time while the banjo and acoustic guitars pluck a reflective, delicate melody. The track concludes with uptempo strumming and banjo plucking. Slightly dangerous feel. Instrumental, Americana, Americana
Fun fast-paced instrumental that will have your toes tapping. 2 fiddles take the lead in this bluegrass style track. Use in a variety of commercials, films covering the Civil War or with a country theme, web sites, historical documentaries. Great for western scenes. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Happy and uplifting trio of classical guitar, piano and violin. Very heartfelt and sincere. Great for nature. Beauty and heartwarming romance. Instrumental, Country, Country Ballads
An animated bed of ethnic percussion provides the rhythmic foundation over which three lead acoustic guitars present their everflowing sylvan textures... Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Traditional slow, folk instrumental that is sweet and reminiscent of a lullaby, featuring dobro playing the melody with mandolin chiming in the background like a mobile on a child's crib. Great for any scenes involving babies, children. Could be used for scenes of spring. Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Mid tempo Indie Folk track. that almost sings itself. bass and drums. slide guitar. banjo. commercials. TV. movies Internet Radio. corporate. malls and offices, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Mid tempo Indie Folk track. bass and drums. guitars slide guitar. commercials. movies and TV. Internet Radio. corporate malls and office, Folk, Appalachian Folk
mid tempo alt country track. bass and drums. guitars. slide guitar. commercials. TV. Movies. Internet Radio. corporate malls and offices, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Mid tempo Kentucky hill country track bass, slide guitar banjo hand drums commercials. TV. Movies. internet Radio. corporate malls and offices. Folk, Appalachian Folk
Down tempo delicate Indie Folk track. bass uke fiddle guitar accordion commercials. TV movies. Internet radio corporate. malls and office. lullaby, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
Mid tempo light hearted Indie Folk track. bass and hand drum banjo guitars fiddle. commercials. TV. movies Internet Radio corporate malls and offices, Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
This original piano music has the mood of American folk music with the sophistication of classical and jazz technique. Little Masterpieces! Instrumental, Folk, Appalachian Folk
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