Reviews of Music-Related Books

These reviews discuss books containing sheet music, song lyric translations, and music instruction.

Sheet Music & Percussionist Guides

A Near Eastern Music Primer. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music and translations of lyrics for 7 Near Eastern songs
Sadika's Tunes. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music for 13 Near Eastern songs.
Gems of the Middle East, Volumes 1, 2, and 3: A Rhythmical Analysis. By Mary Ellen Donald. "Sheet music" for drums and finger cymbals.

The Gems Songbook. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music & lyrics translations for 11 songs.
Gems Instrumental Pieces. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music for 23 songs.
Arabic Music & Songbook: A Collection of Arabic Traditional Songs, Folk Songs, & Instrumental Compositions. By Joseph Fakhouri. Sheet music for over 80 Arabic songs.

A Near Eastern Music Primer. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music and lyrics translations for 7 Near Eastern songs.
The Golden Translator, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. By George Moawad. English translations for about 25-30 songs.

The Gems Songbook. By Mimi Spencer. Sheet music & translations for 11 songs.

Mastering Finger Cymbals. By Mary Ellen Donald. Instructions on playing a variety of Middle Eastern rhythms on the finger cymbals.