London's Rebetiko by Classic Baglamas Instrumental
Level: intermediate
A video, tabs and sheet music resource for learning this instrumental.
What’s included:
NOTATION & TABLATURES:
· Baglamas Tabs (1 page)
· Bouzouki Tabs (1 page)
· Guitar Tabs (1 page)
· Lead Sheet (1 page)
· Bass Tabs & Notation (1 page each)
VIDEOS:
· Baglamas Tutorial
· Solo Guitar Tutorial
· Rhythm Guitar Tutorial
AUDIO FILES:
· Original Recording
· Backing Track
About the PDFs:
The bouzouki tabs are tailored for a 4-course instrument, while the guitar tabs are designed for standard 6-string guitar fingering.
The lead sheet is transcribed with violin and accordion in mind, with the traditional bouzouki/guitar ornaments removed or adjusted to standard ornaments.
The Rhythm Pattern (Top-Left Corner):
Each tablature or sheet music features a one-bar rhythm pattern in the top-left corner, providing essential accompaniment details:
· Note below the line: Bass root note of the current chord.
· Note above the line: Block chord.
· Note on the line: Bass 5th note.
Video Tutorials:
The solo tutorials offer a slowed-down, note-by-note breakdown of the piece, helping you master ornaments and fingering positions.
The rhythm guitar tutorial provides a simplified, slowed-down version of the chord progression.
These tutorials are designed as performance suggestions. Feel free to use them as a foundation and craft your unique interpretation.
About the Song:
This short and melodic baglamas instrumental, composed in London in 2024, is inspired by the Rebetiko style. Written in a 4/4. time signature (equivalent to 12/8), the piece emphasizes strong beats and multiple scales.
· Sections A & B: Combination of the D Major Natural and D Major Diminished scales.
· Section C: Shifts to the D Hijaz scale, featuring a key signature of one sharp (F) and two flats (E and B).
Balkan Fusion music. Film/TV credits. Ex-Yu rock roots. London live shows w. Valkania. Guitar/bouzouki tabs and notations; Balkan Music Theory. Unique blends of scales & rhythms.