John Erlich
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Name of Greek Song? Music Sheet Posted...
Yassas Friends,
My oud student really likes this song. It's a Greek sirto I found on the web. I know it's not called "Sirto." Does anyone out there recognize it?
I am pushing my student to do a "recital" in the near future, and would love to know the name of this song, which she really enjoys playing.
Efharisto poli in advance for any info...
Peace out,
"Udi" John
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mavrothis
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Hi John,
Some parts of this tune sound familiar, but it may just be the version presented here that is not clear to my ear. It might also just be a very
obscure folk song that only a local would recognize. If you know any more details about the song, try searching under generic dance types like
"patinada" and "ballos" in addition to "sirto."
Either way, I think here it is a bit blandly represented, and would sound better with the G sharp throughout, like a tempered Neveser. Try it out and
see if you agree.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
mav
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Microber
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Hey nice peace !
But sorry, I can't help. I'd never heard it before.
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John Erlich
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Quote: Originally posted by mavrothis  | Hi John,
Some parts of this tune sound familiar, but it may just be the version presented here that is not clear to my ear. It might also just be a very
obscure folk song that only a local would recognize. If you know any more details about the song, try searching under generic dance types like
"patinada" and "ballos" in addition to "sirto."
Either way, I think here it is a bit blandly represented, and would sound better with the G sharp throughout, like a tempered Neveser. Try it out and
see if you agree.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
mav
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Efharisto, Mav. Will try what you suggest. I know that this transcription, like others in the same collection, is pretty "stripped down." In a way,
this is good for my student, because I want to start out with pieces that don't look too "intimidating." I also want to work with her on taking a
basic melody and embellishing it, "lazimah," in Arabic. (Don't know what it would be called in other N.E.-N.A. languages.) We have already worked
through the piece, adding tremolo on the quarter notes, and using hammer-ons and pull-offs to achieve some legato effects. I am using this piece to
work with her on some picking techniques and to practice deadening notes with the left fingers to get a staccato effect.
All the best,
"Udi" John
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Hi,
That all sounds good. It seems like a perfect melody for embellishment. What song collection is this from?
Thanks,
mav
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John Erlich
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| Quote: Originally posted by mavrothis | Hi,
That all sounds good. It seems like a perfect melody for embellishment. What song collection is this from?
Thanks,
mav |
http://www.angelfire.com/music4/bilbilau/sheetmusic.htm (You know a web site is old when it's an "Angelfire" address!)
-JE
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