Learn to Play the Adungu!: Bow Harp from Northern Uganda

By Martin Klabunde

The Adungu is an arched bow harp made from wood and cowhide. It is played by both the Alur and Acholi people; the Alur live in Northwestern Uganda and Northeastern Congo and the Acholi live in Northern Uganda. It is a versatile instrument. It is simple enough that a novice may play it with limited musical background and yet a master can make it sound like three or four people are playing at the same time. This instructional book will give you the basics so you can play this beautiful instrument. Includes: * Cultural context of music in traditional Acholi an * Excerpts from Music is Medicine: Accessing Wisdom from the Master Within * Written Notation for Melodic and Bass Adungus in two styles, Traditional Western Notation and Modern Box notation * Six Exercises to get your fingers familiar with strings. * Access to MP3s for Exercises One through Six and separate melodic and bass adungu tracks for two songs by Martin Klabunde * Access to MP3s for two complete rhythms written by Martin Klabunde Table of Contents: Uganda, East Africa The Adungu Music in Acholi and Alur Society Music is Medicine Tuning the Adungu Playing the Adungu Understanding Music Notation Exercises Songs Track Index Authors Bio Recommended Listening This book comes with access to Exercise and Song mp3s on our website. Copy and paste this link to access the tracks: http: //www.collectiveawakening.us/index.php/shop/books/play-the-adungu/148-learn-to-play-the-adungu-cd-tracks You may also purchase the CD ($5.99 + shipping) by contacting Collective Awakening: now@collectiveawakening.us Adungus are available on our web site.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1463558589
• ISBN13: 9781463558581
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"