BOOKS: African Music and Percussion
Resources for learning the basics of Mbira Performance and West African Drumming.
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Books: African Music and Percussion
| Learning Mbira B. Michael Williams Price: $29.95  A great introduction to this ancient African instrument, this book offers a very accessible collection of basic repertoire for the mbira. Tunes are transcribed in both Western notation and a style of tablature notation that is accessible to both experienced musicians as well as those with little prior musical training. Includes background information on each tune, as well as bibliography and discography. [103 pages] Recordings included: 2 CDs.  Sound Sample |
Traditional Dance
Rhythms of Ghana Frances Kofi and Paul Neeley Price: $29.95 
Performed/recorded in Ghana, West Africa. Book includes background/contextual information and transcriptions of drum ensemble parts. Recordings are approx. 90 minutes in length. Music represented includes Atsia (Ewe), Kpanlogo (Ga) and Kinka (Ewe) among many other styles. Recordings included: 2 CDs. "This excellent book also provides a historical overview into the drum history of Africa. The book's twofold use, as an instruction book and a history book, makes it quite valuable." (Percussive Notes - PAS, April 2000) Sound Sample |
SEE ALSO: Rhythm and Body Percussion SEE ALSO: Brazilian Music and Percussion SEE ALSO: Latin COMPACT |
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SET-SPECIAL OFFER: TRADITIONAL DANCE RHYTHMS OF GHANA - BOOK, BELLS (5) and RATTLE (1) |
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SET INCLUDES: 5 African Bells
- West Africa. Gankoqui (3) large (13"), medium (10 3/4") and small (7 1/4"), with wood beaters (3) Atoke (1) with metal beater (1) - 11 1/4" long, 2" wide. Frikyiwa with metal ring (1). Shaker (1). Gourd with strung bead nets. Approximately 16" long and 7" wide at bottom. |
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| Gankouqi | SET: large, medium, small [approx. large (13"), medium (10 3/4") and small (7 1/4"), with wood beaters] |
$89.95 |
| Atoke | SET: large, medium, small | $49.95 |
| " | large [approx. 10" to 11 1/4" long, 2" wide] |
$22.95 |
| " | medium [approx. 8'' long] |
$18.95 |
| " | small [approx. 4 3/4" long] |
$15.95 |
| Frikyiwa | Small metal bell with metal ring striker | $17.95 |
| Shaker (Axatse) | Approximately 16" long and 7" wide at bottom | $39.95 |
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