Balkania

Extensive and authoritative take on traditional Balkan rhythms. Rechberger describes in detail with notation examples, pictures, and rhythmic patterns how the different dance and song rhythms in the Balkan area are constructed. Traditional instruments used in the area are also described. A major reference compendium for everyone interested in world music and the Balkan music especially. This is the third volume in Rechberger's world music series. Other volumes are "The Rhythm in African Music" and "The Rhythm in Arabian Music".