Reviews of Music-Related Books: Lyrics Translations, Sheet Music, and Instruction

These reviews by Shira discuss books containing sheet music, percussion guides, song lyric translations, and music instruction.

Sheet Music & Percussionist Guides

A Near Eastern Music Primer. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music and translations of lyrics for 7 Near Eastern songs Sadika's Tunes. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music for 13 Near Eastern songs. Gems of the Middle East, Volumes 1, 2, and 3: A Rhythmical Analysis. By Mary Ellen Donald. "Sheet music" for drums and finger cymbals.

The Gems Songbook. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music & lyrics translations for 11 songs. Gems Instrumental Pieces. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music for 23 songs. Arabic Music & Songbook: A Collection of Arabic Traditional Songs, Folk Songs, & Instrumental Compositions. By Joseph Fakhouri. Sheet music for over 80 Arabic songs.

Song Translations

A Near Eastern Music Primer. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music and lyrics translations for 7 Near Eastern songs. The Golden Translator, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. By George Moawad. English translations for about 25-30 songs.

The Gems Songbook. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music & translations for 11 songs.

Music Instruction Books

Mastering Finger Cymbals. By Mary Ellen Donald. Instructions on playing a variety of Middle Eastern rhythms on the finger cymbals.

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