Shpil

the art of playing klezmer

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Yale Strom: Shpil (2012, Scarecrow Press)

English language

Published March 18, 2012 by Scarecrow Press.

ISBN:
978-0-8108-8291-1
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OCLC Number:
793224281

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The book contains chapters on the history of klezmer music and chapters on how to play klezmer violin, clarinet, accordion, bass, and drums. Lastly there is a chapter on how to sing in Yiddish as well. He chapter gives the history of that particular instrument in klezmer music, the klezmer music techniques and three different tunes for the reader to practice. The book also includes a glossary and discography. All the writers of this book edited by Yale Strom play in the klezmer band Hot Pstromi.

2 editions

Subjects

  • Klezmer music
  • History and criticism
  • Music
  • Yiddish Songs
  • Jews

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