Selected works for solo frame drums by B. Michael Williams.
Description:
In 1993, American percussionist and composer B. Michael Williams published Four Solos for Frame Drums. This collection is considered the first work written exclusively for solo frame drum in Western notation. Williams primarily modeled his solos around traditional rhythms and techniques from Middle Eastern musical traditions as well as Glen Velez's virtuosic style of playing frame drums. He also drew influence from the music of South India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Williams intentionally combines…
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Date:
August 2009
Creator:
Nicholson, Jason Eugene
Partner:
UNT Libraries