Guitar atlas - Middle East
Description
The Guitar Atlas series is your passport to a new
world of music. Learn the characteristic rhythms and techniques of some of the
world's most remarkable guitar music, discovering the history, origins, and
pioneering artists of distinctive styles from around the globe.
This introduction to the exotic music of Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait,
Morocco, Nubia, and neighboring regions includes insights into cultural and
religious influences and the major musicians of each locality. Discover unique
plucked instruments, the Arabic tone system and exotic scales, and open your
mind to new forms of improvisation that will forever alter your approach to
soloing. The examples and compositions throughout all 48 pages are presented in
standard notation and TAB and demonstrated on an enclosed CD.