![]() ![]() Many people may agree or disagree with the selections made in this book. Of course, a musical selection claimed to be representative of a culture can be quite a subjective matter. Even where language may stand as a barrier, music and songs can often serve as instruments of accessibility and cultural understanding. While some people rightfully consider it to be a universal language, music can also have specific meaning and symbolism serving as a reflection of people’s beliefs, emotions, and ideas. Most importantly, these select musical pieces are meant to be a musical introduction to learn about different cultures. Rather the sheet music is meant to serve as a guide to learn the songs and melodies to fit any arrangement. However, they are not exact arrangements of the attached audio recordings. The transcriptions encompass the melodic elements and arrangements of the songs. The songs are arranged in a way to be accessible to all levels of musicians as well as non-musicians. Accompanying each piece will be an audio file, description of music theory, and anecdotal reference to the history and cultural meaning of the musical selection. This specific book serves as a sample for a more comprehensive future series entitled “10 Essentials: Music from World Traditions.” In this songbook, the reader will find sheet music and an explanation for each song. The selections have been assembled by way of research, interviews, and my own personal experience as a musician immersed in performing global music traditions. These common standards are well known to many generations of listeners and have come to symbolize multiple aspects of their cultures. The choices represent a standard canon of music from the regions of their origin. The Essential Musical Selections for Cultural Learning is a songbook of select musical pieces from cultures around the world. ![]()
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