Ilana Cravitz
"This new book fills a big gap in the klezmer music book spectrum . . . What makes this book special is that Cravitz devotes much more specific attention to teaching the stylistic details that characterize the genre . . . Although this is not primarily a repertoire book, the tunes themselves are nice choices, well worth learning. Each tune has clear sheet music (with bowings, suggested tempo, and chords), detailed explanation of how to approach the piece, and suggestions for how to develop a performance version." - KlezCalifornia website
"The world of klezmer music has been opened up for the first time with the release of violinist Ilana Cravitz's Klezmer Fiddle: A How-To Guide" - Jewish Telegraph, September 08
Freylekhs Nign Khosidl Freylekhs nokh der khupe (Dance from the wedding canopy) Mekhutonim tsum tish (Playing the in-laws to the table) Zhok Khosn kale mazltov (Congratulations to the bridegroom and bride) Zay gezunt (Farewell) Sirba Shver un shviger tants (Dance for the mother- and father-in-law) Sher Skotshne Terkisher Bulgar Gas-nign (Street tune) Doyne
Purchase an accompaniment track of Khosn kale mazltov from PureSolo where you can play along and record your performance
