Playing the hurdy-gurdy – textbook

Description

The growing popularity of the hurdy-gurdy in all its variants calls for a textbook that does justice to the increasing professionalism of musicians and comprehensively describes the musical spectrum of these instruments.

Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy is the first textbook to shed light on the many musical and technical expressions of the hurdy-gurdy, its expressiveness in various musical styles, and the relationship of the musician to his instrument.

The emphasis is on the compilation of the extensive exercises, which should enable the learner to learn a wide variety of musical styles and techniques. Musical examples from different epochs will illustrate the wide stylistic range of the hurdy-gurdy and lead the practiced musically to the application.

The richly illustrated book is not only intended to be a textbook, but also as a reading book to stimulate a conversation between all those who want to experience the fascination of the hurdy-gurdy or make it come alive. It requires nothing more than a willingness to research and practice.

However, this can be a lot.

With a foreword by Prof. Dr. Marianne Bröcker

English:

The increasing popularity of the hurdy-gurdy in all its variants increases the demand for a tutor which adapts to the increasing professionalism of the musicians and describes the musical range of these instruments comprehensively.

“Playing the Hurdy-Gurdy” is the first tutor to highlight the manifold musical and technical modes of expression the hurdy-gurdy has to offer, its expressiveness in different musical styles, and the relationship between the musician and their instrument. It focuses on the extensive compilation of exercises, which introduce the student to the most varied musical styles and playing techniques.

Examples from different periods demonstrate the hurdy-gurdy’s wide stylistic horizon and provide an opportunity to breathe musical life into the exercises.

The richly illustrated book is not just a tutor, but also a reader to encourage discussion among those who are fascinated by the hurdy-gurdy or want to share their fascination. It presupposes nothing but a willingness to study and practice.

But this can mean a lot.

Riccardo Delfino & Matthias Loibner: The authors are known as members of renowned bands all over Europe and enjoy an exceptional reputation for their considerable teaching talents in hurdy-gurdy courses.

With a preface by Prof. Dr. Marianne Bröcker

The book is written in German language.

Order no: 47-6
ISBN: 978-3-927240-47-6
Format: DIN A4
Number of pages: 154 pages
Binding: Wire-O spiral binding