Xylophone music from Ghana / Trevor Wiggins and Joseph Kobom.
| Author/creator | Wiggins, Trevor, 1953- |
| Other author | Kobom, Joseph. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Crown Point, IN : White Cliffs Media Co., ©1992. |
| Description | 60 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Performance in world music series ; no. 6 Performance in world music series ; no. 6. ^A351611 |
| Contents | Chapter one: Introduction. The xylophone (gyil) in Ghana is played mainly in the Upper West region of the country by people speaking the Dagaare and Sisaala languages -- Chapter two: Building a xylophone. Building a xylophone is a specialized undertaking and players do not normally make their own instruments -- Chapter three: Performance. The player sits on a low stool, or anything else convenient such as a block of wood or stone, with the lowest bars to the player's left -- Chapter four: Using Ghanaian pentatonic xylophone music in education. There is considerable interest in the contribution world musics are able to make to a broad based view of music in education, widening pupil's musical and social horizons. Children make the most sense of unfamiliar music when they are able to play it. A simple Time Unit Box System numbering method for learning the music is presented, along with traditional music notation -- Chapter five: Transcriptions of xylophone music. The transcriptions show what was taught by Joseph Kobom ; The basic patterns have a number of fairly standard variations which may differ in detail between performances. |
| Abstract | With this book, learners of every level can immediately enjoy playing xylophone music from Ghana. An easy numbering system, in addition to conventional music notation, lets beginners learn a series of very simple pieces that lead to the starting point for traditional music. Advanced performers will find a stimulating challenge in the ongoing development of rhythm. Music teachers and percussion players will be especially interested in the book's background information on the instrument and the carefully detailed music transcriptions. |
| LCCN | 92003212 |
| ISBN | 0941677303 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1048 .W53 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |