ABOUT THE pdf
Music Scores
Beautiful engraving of music scores. Includes Full Score, Arrangement Score, specific instrumental scores, plus background information, teaching tips and arrangement text.
Photos of Zimbabwe & Original Artwork
Photos of Zimbabwe people and countryside plus my kaleidoscope artwork for each song.
Shona Music & the History of Marimba Ensembles
A fascinating history--how Zimbabweans invented a new music ensemble after the 2nd Chimurenga and how marimbas found their way to the Pacific Northwest.
Understanding Shona Rhythms: Polyphony and the Mbira
The mbira is a llamelaphone and is the spirit instrument of the Shona people. Initially, this music tradition was transposed from two mbira to a marimba ensemble of seven..
Teaching tips to facilitate the 'feel' of layered rhythms
To play this music well and do it justice, the rhythmic components, i.e., pulse, beat, and meter must be understood. Tips and exercises for rhythmic development are given.
Arrangements - Detailed & Engaging
Interesting and engaging arrangements:, tempo & dynamic changes, intros & outros, duet/trios, interesting harmonic progress and variety in form are all provided for you.
Full Spectrum - Beginner to Advanced
The songs progress in difficulty. Meters vary between Cut Time and 12-8. Phrase length and harmonic progression vary in difficulty as does rhythmic complexity.