Instrumental Solo,Oud - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1515443 By John Berberian. By Transcription by Constance Shelengian. Arranged by John Berberian. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Individual part. 7 pages. Constance Shelengian #1089768. Published by Constance Shelengian (A0.1515443). Three Armenian folk songs, arranged and performed by John Berberian, as recorded on The Dance Album (1978), OLP-1003, Olympia Records, Paramus, N.J.Transcription for Oud by Constance Shelengian. Standard notation with chord symbols.Medley features three well-defined and engaging Armenian songs arranged and performed by John Berberian, world famous oud virtuoso. The riveting arrangement features differing time signatures: 3/4, 5/4, and 6/8. While the key of A minor is maintained throughout, the tempo of each song increases, providing a highly satisfying visceral effect. This is a great showcase for the oud soloist!The audio file can be accessed on Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/discotchari/john-berberian-medley-yeraz?in=discotchari/sets/john-berberian-the-dance-album-1978Cover photo Open Access: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/656846.

Instrumental Solo,Oud - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1515485 By Hachig Kazarian Ensemble and John Berberian. By Hachig Kazarian. Arranged by Transcription by Constance Shelengian. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Individual part. 7 pages. Constance Shelengian #1089838. Published by Constance Shelengian (A0.1515485). Oud Fantasy. John Berberian, oud, as recorded on the album “Armenia, Armenia”/Armenian Songs and Dances; Hachig Kazarian Ensemble, Monitor Records, MF452. Also Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, SR-FMS452. Oud solo transcribed by Constance Shelengian. Standard notation transcription with chord symbols.Armenian traditional music may be learned by ear formally or informally, or perhaps by listening to authentic Armenian ensemble recordings. Viewing written transcriptions may encourage a new generation of musicians to play the oud. This is a note-for-note transcription of master oudist John Berberian, one of the most revered Armenian oud players in the world. Oud Fantasy in E minor showcases John’s artistry, creativity, and virtuosity.An audio file may be accessed at Soundcloud.com: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=hachig kazarianCover photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Accesshttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/656846www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoakMOGWb1U.