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Singing Bowls: An ABC
by Geert Verbeke
Singing Bowls: An ABC is a modest result of travels, conversations,
meetings, concerts and a personal odyssey into the wonderful
and magical world of singing bowls
This book divulges a few of the 'secrets' about singing bowls.
Step-by-step guidelines tell you how to work with these mystical
bowls in massage, relaxation and meditation. This handbook provides
practical and lucid information about therapeutic uses (contra-indications
included), resonance and making music.
The author, Geert Verbreke, was born in Flanders, Belgium in
1948. Astrologically a mercurial, creative and talkative Gemini,
he is an expert on Himalayan singing bowls. A passionate artist,
staunch vegetarian and non-smoker, Geert does not claim to be
a gura or a teacher.
He has recorded several CDs. improvising with his peculiar
sensitivity for Himalayan bowls. For his own listening he is
drawn to the music of artists such as Arno, the Beatles, Gilgert
Isbin, Keith Jarrett, Stephan Micus, Colin Offord and the Pink
Floyd.
Paperback. 234 pages. B&W photographs and drawings.
Weight: 230 g (8.1 oz).
Item No 81-7769-052-3.
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Guitar Quick Start: A Guide to Playing and Understanding Music
Reading and Chord Techniques
by Mary Jo Disler
An essential first book for the guitar.
After Guitar Quick Start, you will clearly understand
the fundamentals of playing chords and reading music. Written
exercises teach music theory as learn as you learn to play. You
will be prepared to continue with many of the more advanced books
for classical or steel-string guitar.
A unique approach for classes, private lessons or self-instruction.
Marie Jo Disler, MMus (University of Michigan), is a lifelong
musician, accomplished in both classical guitar and organ. A
charter member of the Guitar Foundation of America, she developed
the first guitar classes taught at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
and the Mercy College of Detroit. Currently, she has a private
studio for the classical guitar and teaches classes at the Oakland
Community College, southwestern Michigan.
Paperback. 90 pages. B&W drawings.
Weight: 400 g (14 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-185-6.
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The Mysticism Of Sound
by Inayat Khan
All space is filled with sound, or what the Sufis call Saute
Surmad. The vibrations of this sound are too fine to be audible.
The author believes that it is this sound that is the source
of all revelation to the Masters who know and teach the one and
same Truth. Inayat Khan holds the view that the knower of the
mystery of sound knows the mystery of the whole universe.
This wonderful book throws light on different aspects of the
beauty of music, which is now also being used in healing certain
kinds of psychological disorders.
Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882-1927) was born into a family of great
musicians in India. He was awarded the greatest music title in
India, "Tamsen", for his musical excellence. He firmly
believed that: "Man is not only formed of vibrations but
he lives and moves in them..."
Paperback. 90 pages.
Weight: 85 g (3 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-019-1.
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The Therapeutic Value Of Music
by Manly P Hall
Music therapy is still in an experimental stage, but data is
fast accumulating on this ancient art and it is gradually acquiring
the status of a modern science. Manly P Hall gives the background
to how the ancients discovered the cure for the ills from which
we suffer today. He shows us how music protects present-day tribal
people all over the world from the stress-related ailments now
most common in modern society.
In this booklet you will also find how rhythm is used by a yogi
to regulate his body, and how music is linked with several aspects
of the ancient philosophies. It will also show you why the influence
of music is more powerful and continuous than that of other arts.
Paperback. 39 pages.
Weight: 45 g (1.6 oz).
Item No: 81-7769-020-5.
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With Dulcimer and Double Bass: Trekking with Music to the
Roof of the World
by Charly Wehrle. Translated from the original German by
Manfred Meurer.
This book is a record of the visit of Charly Wehrle to his friend
Sherpa Gyaltsen in Nepal to celebrate Gyaltsen's 60th Birthday.
It is about their ten day musical trek that ended with an exhilarating
birthday party at Namche Bazar, a mountain village at the foot
of Mount Everest.
Paperback. 198 pages. Colour photographs. Glossary. This book
is accompanied by a CD with the original soundtrack (a 35 minute
mix of Bavarian music and Nepalese folk songs).
Weight: 420 g (14.7 oz).
Item No: 8177695762.
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