Gnawa Music: A Musician's Guide
The first practical guide to learning and playing Gnawa music, written by a native Moroccan musician with deep roots in the tradition. This unique resource bridges cultural depth with hands-on musicianship. From the sacred Read more
The first practical guide to learning and playing Gnawa music, written by a native Moroccan musician with deep roots in the tradition. This unique resource bridges cultural depth with hands-on musicianship. From the sacred origins of the Gnawa people to fully transcribed songs, technique breakdowns, and 103 audio recordings, everything you need to understand and authentically play this music is here. Inside: ✓ An in-depth exploration of the origins, history and sacred rituals of Gnawa music ✓ Comprehensive explanations of each instrument, with detailed coverage of guembri techniques, scales and rhythmic structures ✓ Learn Gnawa phrasing through 10 essential songs, fully transcribed with variations in bass clef, treble clef and guitar tab - each with audio via QR code and clickable link ✓ Moroccan rhythmic theory: where is the one? ✓ 10 guitar licks inspired by guembri playing ✓ The Stakata™ technique ✓ A Chaabi Shuffle Blues play-along track ✓ Bonus appendices covering Gnawa masters, a listening guide, a glossary, and original compositions ✓ All audio is accessible via QR codes or clickable links on any device.
