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The following titles are now available in PDF format: How to Play Romanian Folk Violin Volumes 1 and 2, How to Play Romanian Panpipe, How to Play Mariachi Violin, The Balkan Folk Dance Music Gig Book, Volume 1 and The Balkan/European Folk Dance Music Gig Book, Volume 2.
When we're out of hard copy stock, the books will only be available as PDFs.
When we're out of hard copy stock, the books will only be available as PDFs.
How to Play Romanian Panpipe
How to Play Romanian Panpipe by Valeriu Apan is a step-by-step description of how to tune, play and maintain the instrument made famous by Zamfir. Valeriu, a native Romanian, is both a maker and player of this ancient instrument. A recognized authority on the use of panpipes worldwide, he is uniquely equipped to shepherd musicians along what, for many, will be a new musical path. There are over 50 pages of history, folklore, exercises and transcriptions. With the accompanying CD, it's perfect for the beginning through the intermediate player. It's available as a scanned PDF with downloadable sound files for $11.95.
How to Play Mariachi Violin
How to Play Mariachi Violin by Lawrence Saunders, has nearly 50 pages of detailed background information and music notation. Although it concentrates on the mariachi tradition, the author covers all major regional styles. Along with the recording, the transcriptions include three separate violin parts to five pieces that are representative of the major genres played by this ensemble. They include the jarabe, son, danzón, polka and march. Authored by a professional mariachi who learned the music as a non-native musician, this book is ideal for those who wish to know more about this repertoire. It's now available as a PDF download with sound files for $11.95.
The Balkan Folkdance Music Gig Book
The Balkan Folkdance Music Gig Book is THE fake book for those people who play for Balkan folk dances. It's easily read and has more than 60 popular dance melodies (with chords) from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Recently updated, it's available as a PDF for $7.95
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How to Play Romanian Folk Violin, Vol.1
How to Play Romanian Folk Violin, Vol.1 by Miamon Miller is an excellent introduction to the folk music of this beautiful country. Miamon gives background information as well as transcriptions to 10 folk dance pieces. The book is only available as a download with PDFs for the written materials and mp3 sound files for the audio which illustrate each of the transcriptions. The player can then learn not only melodies and ornamentation but the style of playing rhythmic and harmonic back-up. It is available as a PDF for $11.95.
How to Play Romanian Violin, Vol. 2
How to Play Romanian Violin, Vol. 2 by Miamon Miller and Lache Cercel expands the repertoire and stylistic nuances presented in the first book. Lache, a native Romanian and winner of many coveted musical awards, plays folk music from Wallachia and Moldavia accompanied by George Ferraru on accordion while Miamon concentrates on Transylvanian repertoire. Common techniques and regional variations of accordion, guitar and violin accompaniment are also included. The 12 pieces, all transcribed and on stereo CD, make a perfect complement to the first book. Available in as a scanned PDF with downloadable sound files for $11.95.
The Balkan/European Folkdance Music Gig Book, Vol. 2
The Balkan/European Folkdance Music Gig Book, Vol. 2 adds 60 more popular folkdance melodies (with chords) to your repertoire. Not only are Croatia, Serbia, Greece and Romania represented, but there is also a major section devoted to the music of the Vlachs. And for icing on the cake, there are selections from the former USSR, Hungary, Slovakia, France and even two pieces from Scandinavia. And hot off the press, it's been updated with more readable and accurate charts! Available as a PDF for $7.95.
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