The Lion's Roar

The Lion's Roar Chinese Luogu Percussion By Han Kuo-Huang;and Patricia Shehan Campbell Book and CD 68 pages; Introduction to this percussion ensemble tradition, including 10 ensembles that are easily learned. 4 pieces include melody instruments and percussion and 2 include Chinese lyrics as well. Includes copy-permissible transcriptions for each piece, mnemonics (chanted rhythm patterns) for each piece, step-by-step guide to mastery and performance, cultural context, guides for adapting classroom instruments, 16 photographs, glossary and pronunciation guide.; For grade 3 to adult.

Classroom instrument substitutes for the Chinese Luogu ensemble instruments: large gong (or large cymbal) small gong (or smaller cymbal) small pair of cymbals or finger cymbals drum, kettle drum or hand drum bell or triangle rectangular/notched woodblock glockenspiel, xylophone, piano or other melody instrument (for cloud gong) recorder, saxophone, clarinet, flute, tin whistle or other wind instrument (for Chinese flute)

Contents:, Shi Wu (Lion Dance) Long Wu (Dragon Dance) Shehuo Gudien (Festival Parade) Longwang Xiahai (Dragon King Entering the Sea) Quian Zuo (Prelude) Lian Xi Qu (Practice Exercise) Da Kaimen (Grand Opening) Huagu Ge (Flower Drum Song) Caiqiu Wu (Flower-ball Dance) Liuyue Moli (Jasmine Flowers of the Sixth Moon)