Tunes featured in a popular Manx traditional song book are to made available online as an extra learning resource.

It is hoped that by making the audio to 47 different Manx tunes , contained in the song book ’Ree ny Marrey’, available online, it will make it easier for music students and teachers alike to pick up, learn and teach Manx traditional songs, such as ’Ushag Veg Ruy’ and ’Birlinn Ghorree Chrovan’.

’Ree ny Marrey’ was compiled and arranged by Dr Fenella Bazin and first published in 1994.

In addition, there are sheet music, demonstrations and pronunciation guides on how to sing the songs, with help from Annie Kissack who pronounces the Manx Gaelic lyrics and demonstrates how to perform it.

Manx Music development officer Chloe Woolley said: ’I often have enquiries from teachers who need assistance with pronouncing the Manx Gaelic songs, so a few years ago, Annie Kissack very kindly recorded some audio guides for the schools. We selected 16 songs from Ree ny Marrey, which is a lovely book of songs with simple piano accompaniments.

’The songs are suitable for singers of all ages though, and so we’re pleased to now share these resources with an even wider audience.’

The music and guides are available for free from culturevannin.im