Description
To mark the 30th anniversary of this sheet music collection, we are presenting the expanded and revised new edition of “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 1”. Originally published in 1991, this popular collection has been revised and extended by several titles. The new format and the practical Wire-O binding make the book even more user-friendly and ensure better handling on the music stand. The authors have revised the popular sheet music collection and also added some new titles.
The diversity of historical instruments
The collection is characterized by pieces that have been specially arranged for the range of a ninth, making them ideal for instruments such as Hümmelchen, Dudey, Gemshörner, Krummhörner and Cornamusen. The original parts are notated separately in “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 1”, and the authors provide valuable information on chanter pipes, drone tunings and music history. This carefully compiled collection is a real treasure trove for all flute players and lovers of historical drones and wind instruments.
The authors’ expertise and passion
With many years of experience in historical music, the authors Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle have lovingly compiled the collection “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 1” for musicians of all ages. Her expertise has made “Spielmann’s music book” an indispensable tool for playing groups, music schools and school orchestras.
Content: A journey through the history of music
From medieval melodies to Renaissance dances and Baroque suites – the music book invites you on a fascinating journey through music history. It includes works by well-known and lesser-known composers, arranged in a way that speaks directly to and inspires modern musicians. Pipes and drone tunings to be used are given in “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 1” as well as alternative transpositions and brief explanations of the instrumentation of the pieces and the music history of the respective period.
Musical discoveries
- Middle Ages: Explore the diversity of medieval music with pieces from the “Carmina Burana” and works by anonymous masters.
- Renaissance: Immerse yourself in the world of the Renaissance with dances by Tielman Susato, Pierre Phalèse and Claude Gervaise.
- Early Baroque: Discover the dance movements by Michael Praetorius, which reflect the lively Baroque period.
- Baroque: Let the suites of Joseph Bodin de Boismortier and the esprit of Philippe Chédeville take you back to the Baroque era.
- Christmas songs: Experience the festive mood with a selection of traditional Christmas songs.
“Spielmann’s Music Book – Volume 1” is more than just a music book; it is a window into the rich world of early music, open to musicians and lovers of historical drone and wind instruments. With this collection in hand, every note invites you to discover, learn and make music.
Foreword
Foreword to the first edition
In recent years, interest in the bagpipes has also grown considerably in the field of early music. Historic bagpipes of various origins and designs are becoming increasingly popular.
In the course of this development, some instrument makers also reconstructed the “chamber music” bagpipes Hümmelchen and Dudey after the illustrations in Michael Praetorius (1619). As the number of bagpipe enthusiasts continues to grow, so does the need for suitable music for these instruments.
The editors of this collection have set themselves the task of selecting two- and three-part original movements from the wealth of polyphonic compositions from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque, which can be played on Hümmelchen and Dudey (with retunable drones and, if necessary, interchangeable melody pipes). These are pieces that only rarely exceed the range of a ninth. All the music in this volume can be performed not only on bagpipes but also on other historical wind instruments. In this way, the most varied line-ups – with and without bagpipes – are possible.
We would like to thank the following people and institutions who contributed to this book:
Dr. D. van den Hul from the music department of the Haags Gemeentemuseum. Netherlands, for sending copies of the music of Boismortier and Chédeville, and for permission to publish it.
Michael Hofmann for the versatility and reliability of our instruments built by him, the use of which inspired us to compile this collection.
Our special thanks go to Hans Georg Lenzen. We are very pleased that he has enriched this book with his illustrations.
We wish all pipers lots of fun making music.
Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle
Spring 1992
Foreword to the new edition
It is with great pleasure that we publish the 7th edition of Spielmann’s music book!
30 years after the publication of the first edition of this book, then still under the title “Sackpfeifers Notenbuch”, it is now once again out of print.
Due to the continuing unbroken demand, the Spielleute publishing house has decided to bring out another – corrected and slightly expanded – edition.
We, the authors of the sheet music collection, have gladly and gratefully complied with Michael Hofmann’s request to revise the book and add a few more pieces.
May “Spielmanns Notenbuch” continue to give much pleasure to all lovers of early music.
Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle
Anno Pandemiae 2021
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Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers
Kamini began her musical journey by studying the recorder at universities such as the Rheinische Musikhochschule in Cologne and the Folkwang-Hochschule in Essen. She was lucky enough to be taught by lecturers such as Prof. Günther Höller and Marion Münker.
Kamini has also attended master classes with Hans Martin Linde and Michael Schneider. Her zeal and dedication to music led her to work intensively with historical wind instruments, especially Renaissance bagpipes. She is not only a master on the recorder, but also a course instructor for Hümmelchen and Dudey.
Kamini has not only published many scores for recorders and historical wind instruments, but has also created a wide range of literature for playing groups.
She performs regularly as a soloist and in various ensembles. Her performances with the Ensemble Papillon Düsseldorf and the Ensemble Farfalla are particularly noteworthy. Kamini brings the sounds of bygone eras back to life and enchants her audience at every concert.
She has been teaching her extensive knowledge at the Clara Schumann Music School in Düsseldorf since 1985, inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Friedhelm Capelle
Friedhelm comes from Rottenburg am Neckar and studied church music at the Folkwang Academy of Music in Essen, where he was introduced to the art of organ playing by Professor Gerd Zacher.
After graduating, Friedhelm worked as a church musician in Mülheim/Ruhr, but his interest in music from past eras led him into the world of early music. He immersed himself intensively in the music, instruments and performance practice of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque.
Friedhelm deepened his knowledge and skills by attending master classes for organ with masters such as Harald Vogel, Guy Bovet and Jon Laukvik. His harpsichord studies with Jan van de Laar expanded his skills in handling historical instruments and playing early music.
With a passion for early music, he founded and directed various ensembles that kept this rich musical tradition alive. As a freelance musician, Friedhelm now works as an instrumental teacher, ensemble and choir director, and his knowledge and experience are invaluable to many students.
