The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music for Bb Clarinet or Trumpet

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A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (sikha), modes (maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.

Contents

• Longa Nahawand
• Nidaa' (The Call)
• Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past)
• Sama'i Kurd Yakaa
• Longa' Agam
• En-Nil (The Nile)

Transcriptions by:

• Riad Abdel-Gawad
• Mudassar Abol Wafa
• Ayman An-Noweihy
• Mamdouh Wariqi

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