by Fungai Gahadzikwa and Andy Fowler
Learn Traditional Shona Mbira Songs and Discover The System of Mbira inside Fungai Gahadzikwa : Shona Mbira Songbook
Kushaura and kutsinhira parts for 10 Shona Mbira songs*
39 variations suitable for soloists and groups
Entry and transition points show how Fungai teaches and plays each song
Fascinating Introduction to Shona song structure - chords, progressions, composition and phrasing
Accessible analysis for every variation provides a springboard for your improvisation journey
*Includes Shona Mbira Songs: Nhemamusasa | Bhuka Tiende | Chipindura | Karigamombe | Bangiza (two styles) | Chipembere | Chaminuka | Mahororo | Fungai's Composition 'Zviroto' ('Dreams')
Traditional Shona mbira songs - at your fingertips
Published in September 2016, Fungai Gahadzikwa : Shona Mbira Song Book quickly won praise from academics and enthusiasts around the world.
“An accessible, innovative and important addition to mbira literature... this book will be invaluable to players of all levels. I strongly recommend it!”
“A wonderful, informative and inspiring book!”
A book of two halves…
Mbira author Andy Fowler and gwenyambira Fungai Gahadzikwa begin this first-of-its-kind book with a beautiful collection of Shona mbira songs. Many of these variations originate from Fungai’s rural village in Nhumbe, Zimbabwe.
Learners wishing to deepen their relationship with mbira music will enjoy Andy’s accessible introduction to the system of mbira.
This overview provides an exciting lens through which every variation is explored in the second-half of the book - inviting you to taking your playing beyond static parts and into the infinite and absorbing realm of improvisation.
Look Inside Fungai Gahadzikwa : Shona Mbira Songbook
Traditional Zimbabwean Mbira Music - Demystified
“I wish that this songbook existed when I started playing mbira! This is, without question, the most thoughtfully put together book of mbira music that I’ve come across.”
Beautiful variations, insightful commentaries, and an exciting invitation. This is a book for all mbira players.
Mbira Tablature Style: Position Notation (quick notation-switch resource included).
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“This is a wonderful book, suitable for anyone interested in mbira... The later sections give a real insight into a mbira master’s working process. Thank you!”
