Mbira Maestro 2 - developing your repertoire with William Chitauro | William Chitauro and Mike Parnell

Mbira Maestro 2 - developing your repertoire with William Chitauro

by William Chitauro and Mike Parnell

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1.	NYAMUTEKAIRI - Both Kushaura and Kutsinhira parts together 01:44	info
2.	SMALL NYAMAROPA - transition from basic Kushaura to basic Kutsinhira 01:33	info
3.	MBAVAIRA - Basic Kutsinhira 02:50	info
4.	Hosho and metronome 06:14	info
5.	Hosho only with metronome count in 06:14	info

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An mbira tutorial for mbira players. Three of William's tunes and arrangements are presented here with full notation and accompanying tracks for each part, variation and transition. Each tune has Kushaura, Kutsinhira and Bass parts fully outlined in relation to the hosho and helpful transitions are also included as well as possible variations within the parts. The tracks above are a sample of the 27 that will be available on purchase. They were recorded using a Nyamaropa tuned mbira in Bb (Devon tuning for the UK folks).

The tunes are as follows:

Nyamatekaire - a tune of William's based around the Taireva structure comprising Kushaura, Kutsinhira and Bass parts with variations.

Small Nyamaropa - another tune of William's related to the Chandrasarira structure and also comprising Kushaura, Kutsinhira, Bass parts and variations.

Mbavaira - William's version of this well known mbira tune consists of Kutsihira and Kushaura parts with high line variations along with a very funky bass part.

Some of the sound files are available to listen without purchase so you can get an idea of what to expect but all 27 will be available on purchase. The pdf of the 55 page booklet with descriptions, notation and helpful playing tips also becomes available to download once the purchase is complete.

If there are any problems or questions do contact us through the bandcamp site.

Enjoy the journey,

William Chitauro and Mike Parnell

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released November 3, 2021

William Chitauro and Mike Parnell

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Mhute ye Mbira Zimbabwe

William learnt his craft from the great mbira players in Mhondoro in the 1960's including the legendary Bandambira. His musicality and knowledge of how parts combine is well known.

Nyamasvisva, hailing from Mhondoro, also has a huge repertoire, but also an extraordinary ability to improvise at speed and an ability to make the music swing while remaining true to its traditional roots. ... more