Description
Following the wishes of many musicians, we are expanding the musical journey with “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 2”, the continuation of the popular sheet music collection from volume 1. Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle have once again compiled a large number of melodies from various musical epochs, which are especially suitable for the range of historical instruments such as gemshorns, Hümmelchen and Dudey.
A window to the musical past
This volume opens a window to the musical past and leads musicians and lovers of early music directly into the world of polyphonic movements for flutes, historical drones and wind instruments. With 92 additional pieces from various musical eras, this work expands the repertoire with compositions that are perfectly suited for performance on historical and modern drone and wind instruments.
A journey through the ages
The music book is divided into five chapters that offer a comprehensive insight into the musical diversity of past centuries. From medieval songs and melodies to French Baroque music, each chapter begins with an introduction to music history and performance practice, as well as instrumentation suggestions to help musicians gain a deeper understanding of the pieces.
Practical and user-friendly design
The new edition of “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 2” has a Wire-O binding, making it easier to handle, for example on the music stand. This practical design makes it easier for musicians to concentrate fully on the performance.
An invitation to make music
In their foreword, Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle emphasize the desire of many musicians for a continuation of the collection and invite everyone to share the joy of making music. “Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 2” is a tribute to early music and an invitation to embark on a journey through the musical landscapes of bygone times.
A visual and musical experience
With the loving and humorous illustrations by Hans Georg Lenzen, the music book becomes a visual and musical experience that delights both the eyes and the ears. These illustrations make the book a true work of art and enrich the musical experience.
“Spielmanns Notenbuch – Band 2” is therefore more than just a collection of sheet music; it is a comprehensive compendium of early music that makes the beauty and depth of music history accessible. Discover and experience the fascinating world of early music with this unique music book.
Foreword
“Sackpfeifers Notenbuch” was first published in 1992. This book is now in its third edition, has been renamed “Spielmanns Notenbuch” and has been in great demand for eleven years now.
After repeated requests for a continuation of the sheet music collection in a further volume, we are now very pleased to be able to present “Spielmanns Notenbuch II”.
This second volume again contains a large collection of movements that can be played on Hümmelchen and Dudey, the small bagpipes depicted by Michael Praetorius in 1619. Like many Renaissance wind instruments, their chanter pipes are limited to the range of a ninth.
Not all movements in this book can be played on the Dudey, but always at least one. All the pieces are suitable for the Dudey and other historical wind instruments and are otherwise open to versatile instrumentation with other instruments.
Most of the pieces in the first chapters are original movements, some of which have been reduced in the number of parts and only slightly edited where necessary (e.g. when the range is exceeded). Some historical melodies and the Christmas carols have been provided with their own movements.
We are very grateful to Hans Georg Lenzen and are delighted that he has also enriched this book with his illustrations.
We hope that “Spielmanns Notenbuch II” will give you pleasure and wish you lots of fun making music.
Kamini Barbara Govil-Willers and Friedhelm Capelle
Spring 2003
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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.
