Paris Perisinakis - "The World of the Lyre"
Voukino Music Productions & Publications.
A modern and comprehensive manual for the study of the Cretan lyre. Paris Perisinakis' new book, entitled "The World of the Lyre", is a comprehensive pedagogical approach to the teaching and study of the Cretan lyre, covering both the theoretical and experiential dimensions of the instrument. The work, based on decades of experience of the author as an active lyre player and teacher, offers: → Detailed presentation of basic techniques: body and instrument positioning, ergonomics, left and right hand skills, → Theoretical analysis of scales and paths: including the basic scales used by the instrument as well as the basic makams applied in exercises, → Specialized technical training exercises for the development of speed, stability and expressiveness, → 40 selected songs from the Cretan tradition, ideal for gradual study and introduction to the repertoire. The book is suitable for use:
► In music schools, conservatories and traditional music workshops,
► by teachers who desire a structured curriculum,
► by advanced students and amateur musicians who seek serious engagement with the instrument.
Paris Perisinakis' approach combines academic structure with the experiential wisdom of the traditional musician.
"The World of the Lyre" is the first comprehensive manual on the teaching and study of the Cretan (and not only) lyre.
