Creating Music Around the World
Creating Music Around the World by Paul Sturman, published by Cambridge University Press in 1982, is a 64-page exploration of global musical traditions aimed at encouraging creativity among students of all abilities. This book serves as a resource for appreciating diverse musical cultures, aligning with important elements of the National Curriculum. Through nine projects, readers will engage with the music of various countries and continents, including Israel, Japan, Africa, the West Indies, and the USA.
Readers will find that each project features graphic scores, described as sound pictures, which assist in reading and playing music while recreating the unique musical atmosphere of each region. The book includes a variety of songs, such as folk songs, calypsos, jazz, and rounds, some presented in the native languages of the respective countries. Additionally, a ‘Things to do’ section enhances the cultural understanding of each location, fostering respect for the music and customs of different nations.
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The music of other cultures is the starting point for this book which encourages pupils of all abilities to express creativity through music and appreciate a variety of musical traditions – an important element in the National Curriculum. Each of nine projects explores a different country or continent, for example, Israel, Japan, Africa, West Indies, USA. The graphic scores – best described as sound pictures – help students to read and play music and to recreate the musical atmosphere of each place. A variety of songs are included throughout, folk songs, calypsos, jazz and rounds – some of which are in the language of the country in an interesting but simple way. A ‘Things to do’ section helps build a cultural picture of the country as well as fostering a deeper understanding of and respect for the music and customs of other nations.
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