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How to Learn Egyptian Music

Cultures around the world have developed unique styles of visual and musical arts. As rapid global transportation is a modern innovation, many musicians and performers developed genres of music without the opportunity to observe and assimilate other cultures. Egypt has developed a unique musical idiom throughout history. Archaeologists and anthropologists have discovered a variety of information related to music in Ancient Egypt. With a small investment of time, inspired performers can begin to familiarize themselves with the music of Egypt.

Instructions

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      Use the Internet to research ancient Egyptian musical practices to discover which instruments and types of music were used and performed. Websites, such as Tour Egypt, provide extensive information about Egypt's musical history. As the ancient Egyptian cultures used derivations of popular instruments, such as the harp and flutes, researching these instruments may provide more insight into Egypt's artistic history.

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      Purchase recordings from famous Egyptian composers and performers, such as Sayed Darwish and Fairouz, to experience popular Egyptian music of the 19th century. Instrumental compositions by Egyptian composers are available at some sheet music vendors, such as Burt N Co.

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      Search for popular contemporary Egyptian artists, such as Ilham Al Madfai, on Pandora Internet radio After discovering enjoyable songs, purchase recordings through various popular online musical vendors. Sheet music arrangements of popular Egyptian songs may be available in music stores.

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