Accordion Baladi:

Why, What, and How to Play It!


A Workshop for Musicians and Percussionists

by Elias Lammam

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Workshop Overview:

1. Learn the history of improvisational baladi;

2. Learn the musical and rhythmic structure of the accordion baladi;

3. Learn how the melody and rhythm instruments interact in this improvisational performance structure.



This workshop is open to all intermediate or higher level musicians playing Arabic melody or percussion instruments.

Learn to play or support the lead instrument in the accordion baladi improvisational solo structure!

Sunday, February 26th, 2006

12:15 p.m. registration

Workshop 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

$30.00 fee

Workshop space limited!

RSVP to reserve space and for Workshop address!

Elias Lammam 510-814-9280

 www.eliaslammam.com

  Elias Lammam is a master musician and instructor. He is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer with extensive training in both Classical Arabic and Western music.

  He performs and teaches weekly classes and private music lessons in the San Francisco Bay Area.