Klarinet Archive - Posting 000461.txt from 1995/05

From: Ken Maltz <Klezmer@-----.COM>
Subj: Klezmer arrangements
Date: Fri, 19 May 1995 06:40:11 -0400

As of this date, there are no published arrangements of klezmer tunes. The
Kammen books are not arrangements in the formal sense of the word, as they
provide the melody line with an occasional counter-melody and/or harmony
line. The piano book and accordion book contain chord symbols, lead-sheet
style.

None of the modern klezmer bands publish their arrangements in a conventional
manner, although some of the books curently available, such as The Compleat
Klezmer, (Tara Publications) contain information that may be used as a guide
for creating your own.

If you are starting your own klezmer band, may I suggest that you spend a
great deal of time listening to recordings and concerts? I believe that you
will then gain an insight as to the style and be able to go on to writing
your own arrangements.

Azi Gezint,
Ken Maltz