[HANASHIR:6421] Re: HN 2000 songs

[Burton A. Zipser <zipmusic...>]

Dear Hanashirites:
        The request (below) sent in by Neil Weinstein recently, highlights
a very big problem which composers of Jewish music, especially written in
the folk/pop idiom, need to address. Not every performer plays the guitar
(I, for example, had a childhood accident and can only play the guitar com-
fortably when seated and with the instrument held with the neck almost at
right angles to the floor. If those who create such music could provide
more than just chord symbols, especially when a sound version may not be
available, it will do wonders for both musicians who can play a keyboard
and for non-Jewish musicians who have little concept of our music, to help
in perpetuating the traditional performance of many of these selections.
As Director of the International Archive of Jewish Music I will not accept
any music which has only a lead-sheet format.  There is a market for Jewish
music out there.  For many musicians (Jewish and otherwise), the "Sing Out"
format may be acceptable.  For many others, an alternative offering ought
to be available.
        (Just an observation).  Burton Zipser
>
>If any of you have successfully transcribed chords to "Devorah's 
>Song" and "Bay Adam Rachetz" (sp?), I am looking to teach these this 
>summer and would like a copy.  Also, if you have taught either of 
>these, let me know how they were received.
>
>Steve Dropkin, I'd love chords to Yotzer Or, too.
>
>Please e-mail me privately at NeilNFW (at) aol(dot)com
>
>Thanks!
>
>Neil Weinstein
>Bellevue, WA
>

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