Ryo | Korean Folk Tunes: 20 Traditional Pieces for Violin & CD

Includes 20 traditional songs that reflect the joy, sorrow, hope and poetry of everyday life in Korea. Kunihiko Ryo's beautiful arrangements retain the old Korean rhythms, as well as the subtle ornaments embellishing the melody. The book begins with a detailed introduction to traditional rhythms, scales and keys; and each song is preceded by the history of its origins. The accompanying CD contains complete versions of all pieces, with both ensemble and play-along tracks.

Contents:

• Folk Dance Under the Full Moon
• A Country Girl's Love Song
• Chestnut Rhythm
• Flower Song for a Spring Festival
• Nostalgic Feeling
• Bellflower Song
• Plum Tree
• A Fisherman's Life
• Folk Song from Mirang
• Song of the Backyeon Waterfall
• Good Harvest
• Bird Taryeong
• Butterflies in the Tummy
• Folk Song
• The Brightness of the Moon
• Folk Song from Jindo
• Joyful Song
• Changbu Rhythm Bariations
• Deep Clear Water Rhythm
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