Klezmer Collection for C Instruments

Phillips, Stacy

ISBN 10: 0786608412 ISBN 13: 9780786608416

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc., 2016

Synopsis

A collection of 120 melodies meticulously transcribed from recordings by the masters of the klezmer style, including Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwine, Abe Schwartz and many more. Written in standard notation for C instruments, this book includes chordal accompaniment, program notes for each piece, and interviews with master klezmer musician Andy Statman and ethnomusicologist Dr. Walter Zev Feldman.

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About the Author

Stacy Phillips is a recognized authority on the subject of the resophonic guitar's history, players, and literature. Through his numerous workshops and Mel Bay Publications books, he has done much to educate novice players of this instrument, playing a central role in its resurgence in popularity. He has published twenty books on various aspects of Dobro® and fiddle playing that are acknowledged as the standards in their fields. He has undertook the major musicological project of researching and bringing to light the delightfully spirited Klezmer tradition. Stacy currently tours with the "Stacy Phillips Duet." He has two solo albums and has performed and/or recorded with Peter Rowan, Leon Redbone, Dave Bromberg, Mark O'Connor, and Bela Fleck.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786608412
• ISBN 13: 9780786608416
• Binding: Sheet music
• Number of pages: 188