Eight African Pieces Arranged for Ensembles of Seven Marimbas
As taught by Paul Mataruse in the USA
Table of Contents:
- Baba Mudiki - © Paul Mataruse
- Chemutengure - traditional, arranged by Paul Mataruse
- Chikomba - traditional, arranged by Paul Mataruse
- Gandanga - © Paul Mataruse
- Manhanga - traditional, arranged by Paul Mataruse
- Mhunza Musha - © Paul Mataruse
- Musha Wangu Urikudenga - church song, arranged by Paul Mataruse
- Taireva - traditional, arranged by Paul Mataruse
”Pieces in these books are arranged for seven diatonic marimbas in the keys of C and G and can be played on any of the Shona style marimbas that have taken this country by storm. I learned the pieces from various teachers at festivals and in workshops. The first two in the series contain traditional and contemporary Zimbabwean pieces taught by Zimbabwean Paul Mataruse with whom many of us who are interested in Zimbabwean music have studied. In addition to the Zimbabwean-style marimba groups, school and college marimba ensembles will find the pieces interesting, challenging, and appropriate. The pieces are written in standard music notation and have (usually) seven parts.” - author Bonnie Carol
