Download or read book Jewish Traditions for Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar written by Ellen S. Whitaker and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful variety of traditional Jewish melodies arranged for classical or fingerstyle guitar. 20 solos and 6 duets. Sephardic, Yiddish, Israeli and Oriental folk songs, as well as Chassidic tunes, Klezmer tunes and music originally sung by Cantors. Intermediate and advanced level, with a few pieces included that can be enjoyed also by less experienced players. Annotations and Performance Notes for each piece, providing historical and/or cultural perspective as well as technical guidance. An Appendix (with Glossary) discusses in considerable detail Jewish scales and modes. A Bibliography and Discography are provided for those who would like to learn more about these beautiful and enduring musical traditions. Praised by Steve Marsh of Classical Guitar magazine and by Judith Pinnolis of Brandeis University and Jewish Music Web Center among others.