This second volume continues the exploration of the rich and multifaceted world of Greek folk music, offering a new selection of traditional tunes from various regions of Greece. As with the first volume, the aim is to provide musicians, researchers, and enthusiasts with transcriptions that strike a balance between scholarly rigor and practical usability. Each piece is carefully prepared to support both performance and study, enabling readers to engage deeply with the living traditions of this vibrant musical heritage.
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· Print length: 132 pages
· Language: English
· Publication date: 22/06/2025
· Dimensions: 21.59 x 0.76 x 27.94 cm
· ISBN-13: 978-8894415797
Greek Folk Music: An Anthology of Tunes – Volume 2
Step into the vibrant world of Greek Folk Music with this unique anthology—an essential resource for musicians, educators, and enthusiasts eager to explore one of the Mediterranean’s most expressive musical traditions. This second volume in the Greek Folk Music series includes:
- 20 tunes from diverse regions of both mainland and insular Greece, including areas within and outside modern-day Greece and Cyprus: Bournovalios sirtos (Bournova), Limneiko zeibekiko (Constantinople), Pasoumaki (Leros), Mantra (Cyprus), Politikos sirtos (Amorgos), Antikristos (Ikonio), Kimoliatiki sousta (Kimolos), Chasapia (East Thrace), Mantili kalamatiano (Peloponnese), Vari aidiniko zeibekiko (Constantinople), Balos Kefalonias (Kefalonia), Partalo (Pylaia), Tetartos antrikos karsilamas (Cyprus), Bournovalis sirtos (Chios), Geragotikos sirtos (Lesbos), Palios karsilamas (Lesbos), Sigkathistos (Thrace), Patrounino (Almopia), Sirtos dodekanisiakos (Dodecanese), Baintouska (East Thrace);
- multiple transcriptions using modal and/or equal-tempered notation, to accommodate a range of study and performance needs; whether you play an equal-tempered or non-equal-tempered instrument, this collection offers clear, adaptable transcriptions with accompaniment chords where appropriate;
- QR codes providing direct links for listening on your smartphone or tablet.
