Songs of the wren

Description

“Lieder der Zaunkönigin” is a book for anyone who enjoys medieval vibes, real melodies and strong stories. The minstrel Alheit lives in Knight George’s castle and shows Matthias, Thea and Wölfchen how much music there is in their fairy tales. Each story ends with a song that you can sing immediately or play with your instrument. ✨

In the book you will find 13 fairy tale songs on traditional melodies from the Middle Ages. These include Undine, the seven dwarves, Till Eulenspiegel, the Bremen Town Musicians, Frau Holle, Rübezahl and many other characters that you probably already know – but here in a form that feels much more real.
You can read the short stories aloud, and the songs are set in such a way that even young musicians can get to grips with them. 🎶

In addition, the illustrations by Janca Hinrichs really add something: they open up small visual worlds in which you can always find new details. It is precisely these pictures that give the stories a special character and deepen the medieval feeling in a way that is pleasantly unagitated and immediately memorable.

Perfect for you if you:

• play the lute, flute, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, accordion or simply sing
• want to bring music closer to children and young people
• are looking for a book that is immediately fun – without long explanations

The QR code in the book gives you access to a full media library:

• Audio samples of all songs
• Dance and game ideas
• Orff accompaniments
• Stage impulses
• Read aloud versions of some fairy tales
• Movements for elementary music making

“Songs of the Wren” is suitable for families, schools, youth groups and anyone who wants to keep traditional music alive – with stories that immediately grab you and melodies that stay in your head.