Description
“Obermeier’s Bordun Polyphony – Volume 1” presents an impressive collection of 33 pieces of traditional and contemporary drone music, skillfully arranged for three to seven voices. Immerse yourself in the world of profound harmonies and complex rhythmic structures that Jürgen Obermeier masterfully realizes in these arrangements.
Insights into the repertoire
This volume brings together mainly French melodies, including 21 traditional works and 12 contemporary compositions by well-known musicians. Experience the variety of drone music, from the lively bourrée to the soulful mazurka, all carefully arranged with musical flair.
Adaptable instrumentation
In “Obermeiers Bordun-Polyphonie – Band 1” the keys and parts are tuned so that they can be played on hurdy-gurdies and bagpipes in G/C or D/G tuning, as well as on other instruments with the required range. Although the notation in bass clef is primarily intended for the cello, it can easily be transferred to other bass instruments. For instruments without semitone capability, the book offers alternative notation options.
Flexible design options
The arrangements are designed in such a way that they enable a multi-layered interplay. Bagpipers in particular are encouraged to emphasize the melody line or to combine the voices creatively. All melody lines are also provided with harmony markings, which are particularly useful when using guitars or other harmony instruments.
Multilingual introduction and practical tips
Benefit from a four-language introduction in German, English, French and Dutch, which provides valuable information on the music as well as tips on instrumentation and scoring. This introduction makes Obermeier’s Bordun-Polyphonie – Volume 1 an indispensable tool for musical interpretation and practical application.
Detailed sources and implementation instructions
Each notation in “Obermeier’s drone polyphony – Volume 1” is provided with references to the original pieces and practical performance instructions. These details help you to interpret the pieces authentically and stylishly.
Why “Obermeier’s drone polyphony – Volume 1” is the perfect choice
This book is an indispensable treasure for every lover and practitioner of traditional and drone music. It offers not only unique musical works in a variety of voice arrangements, but also in-depth insights and practical instructions for their realization on various instruments. Whether you are an experienced musician or simply looking to expand your musical repertoire, Obermeier’s Drone Polyphony – Volume 1 is an excellent choice that will enrich your musical practice. Get your copy now and start your fascinating exploration of these extraordinary musical arrangements!
