Flute Magic: An Introduction to the Native Americal FLute, Second Edition by Tim R. Crawford. 168 pages including origins, designs and decorations, elementary music fundamentals, tablature for trained and non-trained musicians, fingering charts, excercises for five ad six hole flutes, and eraly music of indigenous peoples. Scores for 33 Songs include Hope, Broken Heart, Medicine Wind, Reflctions,Cloud Watcher, Eagle Flight, Leaves, Old Ways, Story Circle and more.
This book/CD set is a collection of traditional folksongs, Irish and American fiddle tunes, adaptations of classical pieces, and original songs. The songs combine melody lines in standard notation with suggested chords for accompaniment. Unlike Mark's other books, Mountain Dulcimer is best appreciated by a player of intermediate to advanced capability who wishes to learn how to add chords behind a melody line, or how to use octave and rhythm changes in creating an effective arrangement.
Players of all kinds of instruments including flute, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, whistle, guitar, harp and more can use this collection modern renaissance festival music. The music is presented simply, with melody lines and chord symbols, allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In addition to many period dance tunes, the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance, place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion CD recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder, fiddle, cello, harp and percussion. 152 pages for the Begining to intermediate player.
The wood grain is striking on these unfinished flutes. The shaft and bell of each mizmar is carved from a solid piece of wood. The mouth piece is carved separately. Each mizmar has 7 finger holes on front & 1 on back. One reed is included for each mizar. The large mizmar is 14.25" long with a 3" diameter bell; the shaft has an outside diameter of 1". The middle mizmar is 12.5" long, with a 2 5/8" bell; the shaft has an outside diameter of 7/8". The small mizmar is 10.25" long with a 2.25" bell; the shaft has an outside diameter of 0.75".
Straight bamboo pipes. 6 front holes, 1 back hole. The sound is made by blowing in the end of the flute. Hold the bottom edge of the flute under your bottom lip and blow over the cut at the top edge. Lengths are approximate and may vary: 30", 27" 25", 22", 21", 19", 16".
Tunable 4-string toy oud, perfect for children or as a décor item. The back of the body and the neck are fully inlayed with geometric designs. It has an over all length of 18 inches. The Body is 10.5 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep. The are three carved and inlayed sound holes on the sound board help to resonate the tones produced by the two courses of nylon strings. Makes a unique gift.
Medium, 12" x 8" wooden Doumbek with a Pharaonic Design. Has a fixed natural goat skin head. The tuning ropes are decorative and non-functional. The black background makes the primary colors in the designs really pop on these drums. Tell your friends you brought it back from your last excavations in Egypt. Decorations may differ from photo. This drum is 12 inches high and 8 inches wide at the collar, with a 6.5 inch playing surface.
Small, 6" x 9" wooden Doumbek with a Pharaonic Design. Has a fixed natural goat skin head. The tuning ropes are decorative and non-functional. The black background makes the primary colors in the designs really pop on these drums. Tell your friends it was a gift from the Pharaoh. This drum is 9 inches high and 6 inches wide at the collar, with a 5 inch playing surface.
This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen Donald on Percussion and George Mundy on Oud and Nay. Includes 18 minutes each of Walking Maqsoum, Bolero, Ayyoub, Karsilamas and Chifte-telli. Volume I covers rhythmical accompaniments for middle eastern musical selections. (1976; re-mastered 1999; discs released 2005) Mary Ellen Donald has been involved in Middle Eastern music as a dance student and a musician since the late 1960's. She is known by many as the "Guru of finger cymbal playing." Mary Ellen studied dance with Jamila Salimpour, drum and tambourine with Vince Delgado, Tony Lammam, and various Arab drummers. She has written, produced and published several books and tapes on Middle Eastern music. Since the 1970's she has performed in numerous concerts, on albums including Magda Helmy, Gallal Kutub, Yusel Mostafa, and Light Rain, and on the soundtrack ABC-TV series, the Young Indiana Jones. Mary Ellen continues to be in high demand as a musician, teacher, and organizer of events. Her youthful vitality and highly ...
Mary Ellen Donald has been involved in Middle Eastern music as a dance student and a musician since the late 1960's. She is known by many as the "Guru of finger cymbal playing." Mary Ellen studied dance with Jamila Salimpour, drum and tambourine with Vince Delgado, Tony Lammam, and various Arab drummers. She has written, produced and published several books and tapes on Middle Eastern music. Since the 1970's she has performed in numerous concerts, on albums including Magda Helmy, Gallal Kutub, Yusel Mostafa, and Light Rain, and on the soundtrack ABC-TV series, the Young Indiana Jones. Mary Ellen continues to be in high demand as a musician, teacher, and organizer of events. Her youthful vitality and highly ...
This 2-disc set includes Mary Ellen Donald on Percussion and George Mundy on Oud and Nay. Includes 18 minutes each of Masmoudi, Fast Chifte-telli, Syrt/Saudi Volume II covers rhythmical accompaniments for middle eastern musical selections, plus 2 full length dance routines. (1976; re-mastered 1999; discs released 2005) Mary Ellen Donald has been involved in Middle Eastern music as a dance student and a musician since the late 1960's. She is known by many as the "Guru of finger cymbal playing." Mary Ellen studied dance with Jamila Salimpour, drum and tambourine with Vince Delgado, Tony Lammam, and various Arab drummers. She has written, produced and published several books and tapes on Middle Eastern music. Since the 1970's she has performed in numerous concerts, on albums including Magda Helmy, Gallal Kutub, Yusel Mostafa, and Light Rain, and on the soundtrack ABC-TV series, the Young Indiana Jones. Mary Ellen continues to be in high demand as a musician, teacher, and organizer of events. Her youthful vitality and
Mary Ellen Donald has been involved in Middle Eastern music as a dance student and a musician since the late 1960's. She is known by many as the "Guru of finger cymbal playing." Mary Ellen studied dance with Jamila Salimpour, drum and tambourine with Vince Delgado, Tony Lammam, and various Arab drummers. She has written, produced and published several books and tapes on Middle Eastern music. Since the 1970's she has performed in numerous concerts, on albums including Magda Helmy, Gallal Kutub, Yusel Mostafa, and Light Rain, and on the soundtrack ABC-TV series, the Young Indiana Jones. Mary Ellen continues to be in high demand as a musician, teacher, and organizer of events. Her youthful vitality and
By Ashwin Batish. A thorough collection of tabla bols. DVD.
Moroccan iron castanets of the Gnawa people. Like most hand cymbals, there are two for each hand. The set comes in its own case with separate zipper compartments for each Qarkabeb. Each Qarkabeb, consists of two 12" long, flat metal bars with two convex disks at each end. Two bars are linked at one end by a metal ring, and each has elastic straps for your fingers. To play, slip your thumb and fingers under the elastic band. The opening and closing of your hands slaps the cymbals together to produce a loud clank-y sound. With a set of two you can produce rhythm patterns from the very simple to very complex. 'Gnawa' defines both the religious order of a Moroccan Black Muslim group and their music style. Over 900 years ago, slavery, conscription and trade brought people from West Africa to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Enslaved people from Ancient Ghana were called Gnawa. The descendents of these enslaved groups are Morocco's most colorful Muslim ethnic group. While they have retained many of the customs, rituals and beliefs ...
9 1/2" L x 4 1/2" W, almost 1.2 lbs each. Moroccan iron castanets of the Gnawa people. Like most hand cymbals, there are two for each hand. The set comes in its own case with separate zipper compartments for each Qarkabeb. Each Qarkabeb, consists of two 9 1/2" long, flat metal bars with two convex disks at each end. Two bars are linked at one end by a metal ring. Four cords are included for straps for your fingers. To play, slip your thumb and fingers snuggly under the straps. The opening and closing of your hands slaps the cymbals together to produce a loud clank-y sound. With a set of two you can produce rhythm patterns from the very simple to very complex. Gnawa defines both the religious order of a Moroccan Black Muslim group and their music style. Over 900 years ago, slavery, conscription and trade brought people from West Africa to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Enslaved people from Ancient Ghana were called Gnawa. The descendents of these enslaved groups are Morocco's most colorful Muslim ethnic group. While they ...
Two fixed goatskin heads on a frame contain beads that bounce and roll off the membranes' inside surface. Sounds like rain and thunder.
Approx. 3 ft. long. Bamboo, tip it back and forth to create the soothing sound of rain. Great for meditation and relaxation.
The Remo Fiberskyn® 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON™ shell which will provide years of carefree play. This 10 inch diameter hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle. Great for playing with your hand or try a mallet. 10 inch diameter shell, 2.5 inches tall.
The Remo Fiberskyn® 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON™ shell which will provide years of carefree play. This 12 inch diameter hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle; great for playing with your hand. There is a thumb notch for comfort. While cross bracing is not necessary, there are pre-drilled holes if you want to add your own. The over-all size is 12 inch diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
The Remo Fiberskyn® 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON™ shell which will provide years of carefree play. This 14 inch diameter hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle; great for playing with your hand. There is a thumb notch for comfort. While cross bracing is not necessary, there are pre-drilled holes if you want to add your own. The over-all size is 14 inch diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
The Remo Fiberskyn® 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON™ shell which will provide years of carefree play. This 16 inch diameter hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle; great for playing with your hand. There is a thumb notch for comfort. While cross bracing is not necessary, there are pre-drilled holes if you want to add your own. Over-all size is 16 inch diameter by 2.5 inches tall.
The Remo Fiberskyn® 3 head is pre-tuned on a 0.25 inch thick ACOUSTICON™ shell which will provide years of carefree play. This small hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. Great for playing with your hand or try a mallet. 8 inch diameter shell, 2 inches tall.
The largest Lollipop Drum, don't lick it, beat it! Designed and shaped like a lollipop, kids will love to play with this pre-tuned drum. The colorful graphic drum head looks like an old fashion swirled lollipop. Bright red, yellow, green and blue add to the realism. Use this simple drum to teach kids how to count out a rhythm. Light weight and durable, each Lollipop Drum comes with its own mallet. Ages 3+
The medium sized Lollipop Drum, don't lick it, beat it! Designed and shaped like a lollipop, kids will love to play with this pre-tuned drum. The colorful graphic drum head looks like an old fashion swirled lollipop. Bright red, yellow, green and blue add to the realism. Use this simple drum to teach kids how to count out a rhythm. Light weight and durable, each Lollipop Drum comes with its own mallet. Ages 3+
The Rhythm Club bongos are so cool. Place them on the floor and the kids take care of the rest. This set features molded feet for durability and sound projection. The Pre-tuned synthetic heads and shell are designed for years of carefree play. The larger drum produces the base beats while the smaller head rings in with the tenor beats. Each shell is decorated with a kaleidoscope of characters representing children form around the globe. Ask your child to find the similarities and differences in the faces and colorful cloths; a great opportunity to start your child on an appreciation of world cultures. The set is 5 inches tall and inches long. The base head is 6 inches in diameter and the tenor head is 5 inches in diameter. The perfect size for small hand. Ages 3+
This simple tube shaped instrument drum is angled at one end with a wire spring dangling from a synthetic Fiberskyn head. Even the most musically deprived will be able to make a variety of special effects sounds. Roll and shake it to create rumbling thunder. Strike it on the spring to get a thunder clap. You get great SiFi sounds from this neat little instrument. Drag a stick along the spring to change the sound yet again. Tap and rap the head to add dramatic beats. You can vary the pitch by putting your hand over the opening. A must have item; too much fun to only have one. This Spring Drum has a 4 inch Diameter and is 10 inches in length., and is decorated with the colorful Rainbow fabric.
This simple tube shaped instrument drum is angled at one end with a wire spring dangling from a synthetic Fiberskyn head. Even the most musically deprived will be able to make a variety of special effects sounds. Roll and shake it to create rumbling thunder. Strike it on the spring to get a thunder clap. You get great SiFi sounds from this neat little instrument. Drag a stick along the spring to change the sound yet again. Tap and rap the head to add dramatic beats. You can vary the pitch by putting your hand over the opening. A must have item; too much fun to only have one. This Spring Drum has a 4 inch Diameter and is 10 inches in length., and is decorated with the colorful Tropical Print.
Perfect for devotional music and celebrations. Solemn hands raised in prayer are printed on the black background of this 10" pre-tuned Mylar head accented in gold trim. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 10" diameter by 1.75" deep.
Let your thoughts sore, with this Dove tambourine. The white dove stands out on the blue background of this 10" pre-tuned Mylar head accented in gold trim. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the white frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 10" diameter by 1.75" deep.
Perfect for devotional music and celebrations. Solemn hands raised in prayer are printed on the black background of this 8" pre-tuned Mylar head accented in gold trim. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 08" diameter by 1.75" deep.
Let your praises sore, with this Dove tambourine. The white dove stands out on the blue background of this 8" pre-tuned Mylar head accented in gold trim. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the white frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 8" diameter by 1.75" deep.
This tambourine has 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows and a pre-tuned Mylar ™ head. Take this tambourine anywhere, the synthetic head and ACOUSTICON frame will play well in-doors and out. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythmic patterns and you can dream up.
This tambourine has 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows and a pre-tuned Mylar head. Take this tambourine anywhere, the synthetic head and ACOUSTICON frame will play well in-doors and out. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythmic patterns and you can dream up. Tambourines are perfect for young and old players alike. The over-all size is 8" diameter by 2" deep.
Remo Tambourine, Lynn Kleiner measures 6 3/4" has a red body with blue trim with 4 pairs of small cymbals which are about 4 cm in diameter in 1 row around the frame. Take this tambourine anywhere, the synthetic head and ACOUSTICON frame will play well in-doors and out. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 6 3/4" diameter by approximately 1 1/2" deep. Made in USA.
This tambourine has 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows and a pre-tuned Fiberskyn 3 TM head. Take this tambourine anywhere, the synthetic head and ACOUSTICON frame will play well in-doors and out. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythmic patterns and you can dream up. Tambourines are perfect for young and old players alike. The over-all size is 8" diameter by 2" deep.
This tambourine has 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows and a pre-tuned Fiberskyn 3 TM head. Take this tambourine anywhere, the synthetic head and ACOUSTICON frame will play well in-doors and out. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythmic patterns and you can dream up. Tambourines are perfect for young and old players alike. The over-all size is 10" diameter by 2" deep.
You will love the look and the sound of this tambourine. Watch the colors dance over this 10" pre-tuned Mylar head and black frame printed in radiant holograms. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 10" diameter by 1.75" deep.
You will love the look and the sound of this tambourine. Watch the colors dance over this 10" pre-tuned Mylar head and black frame printed in radiant holograms. There are 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 10" diameter by 2" deep.
You will love the look and the sound of this tambourine. Watch the colors dance over this 8" pre-tuned Mylar head and black frame printed in radiant holograms. There are 8 sets of steel jingles in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 8" diameter by 1.75" deep.
You will love the look and the sound of this tambourine. Watch the colors dance over this 8" pre-tuned Mylar head and black frame printed in radiant holograms. There are 16 sets of steel jingles in two rows in the black frame. The thumb hole in the frame lets you apply pressure to the head and play this like a deff. Tambourines are versatile and can be rapped, shaken, tapped and beat to create as many different rhythms as you can dream up. Overall size: 8" diameter by 2" deep.
Riq, 8 Inch (Item Code: RQP08) The riq is used as a traditional instrument in Arabic music. It is important in both folk and classical music and riq players are capable of great subtlety and virtuosity.The frame on this riq is covered inside and out with inlay and it has 10 pairs of small cymbals which are about 4 or 41/2 cm in diameter in 2 rows around the frame. The goat skin is glued on and tightened over the frame and is about 20 cm wide. Made in India. DISCLAIMER: The inlay is applied by hand, and occasionally will be irregular or missing in spots. This is not considered a defect in this item.
DISCLAIMER: The inlay is applied by hand, and occasionally will be irregular or missing in spots. This is not considered a defect in this item.
Approx. 8" x 11". A hollow gourd with a net of beads on the outside that rattle against the hollow body. Color and size will vary./!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.
/!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.
Approx. 8" x 9". A hollow gourd with a net of beads on the outside that rattle against the hollow body. Color and size will vary./!\ WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts - Not for children under 3 years.
Rosewood with Brass sole. 16 inches in length. Includes reed.
Rosewood with plain metal Bell. 16 inches in length without the reed. Includes reeds.
Singing Bowl, Bronze, 4 7/8 inch. Spun bronze, includes wooden beater and cushion. The bowls are made of Panchaloha: literally translated from Sanskrit as Five Metals. The metal alloys contain copper, tin, zinc, iron and other metals Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.
Singing bowls are played by the friction of rubbing a wooden mallet around the rim of the bowl to produce overtones and a continuous 'singing' sound. They are commonly used for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice.
Snake Charmer (Bean) (Item Code: BEAN) The traditional gourd shape is carved of rosewood. Engraved with a floral pattern It makes a nice decorative conversation piece when not being played.
Red, white, and blue two-headed drum. Includes sticks. Two goat skin heads are mounted with wooden rings on a wooden frame with rope and tuning rings. The Red, White and Blue colors add to the Colonial feel of this drum. The English word "tabor" is derived from the Latin word for drum. Today we use the term tabor or refer to the two headed squat drums associated with the Fife and Drum. The thin shell of the tabor, looks like a frame drum shell with two heads. The shell is traditionally tin so the light weight instrument could be carried, and played, for long periods of time. Players usually hang the drum from the forearm while using one stick to strike the head. The tabor is suspended by a strap from the forearm, somewhere between the elbow and wrist. They should never be played on a drum stand; which would muffle the sound. Today Tabors have a variety of names that reflect the cultures that play them as well as the different sizes of drum.
Rosewood, fixed goatskin head with 18 sets of steel jingles.
Arabic style, no head, 10 sets of nickeled brass jingles, geometric designs.
Tar, 16 inch, Lightweight (Item Code: TARL16) This rosewood frame is just less than 1/4 inch thick. The 4 inches deep frame provides a full rich sound for this 1 1/2 pound Tar. You will love the sounds from the fixed natural skin head. Great for a drum circle, or to accompany dancers. Fun for beginners or experienced drummers. 16 inch diameter x 4 inch depth. This drum is typically played with the fingers in the style of a deff. If you prefer the use of a beater, they are sold separately.
Ed. by Ram Avtar "Vir". Provides a historical, cultural & technical overview of the evolution of Indian music, 159 pages.
