Guitar Atlas: Russia (incl. CD)
Your Passport to a New World of Music
Russia has a deep and rich cultural tradition of artists, writers,
musicians, and composers. The names "Tchaikovsky," "Mussorgsky," and
"Rachmaninoff" may belong to the world, but these composers were
Russian
through and through. Guitar Atlas: Russia explores the
country's remarkable
musical heritage, covering everything from the
music of Russian villages to
the sacred tones and melodies adapted
from ancient Byzantine modes. This
will give you a deeper
understanding and appreciation for a truly unique
culture. Traditional
Russian instruments, like the balalaika, domra, and
seven-string
guitar, are explained in detail, as well as the altered tunings
and
techniques designed to emulate them. Since folk music is such an
integral part of Russian culture, this book explores familiar work
songs, epic songs of the Russian bards, and romances of the Russian
gypsies. Learning these songs will enrich your repertoire and give you
insight into the music that has inspired some of the greatest artists
and musicians in history. By the time you're done, you will have
gained
a fresh perspective into one of the world's greatest musical
traditions and
see that passion is at the heart of Russian music. The
CD includes all the
examples and demonstrations featured in the book.
