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Klezmer Folktunes
These treble clef tunes are suitable for fiddle, flute, trumpet, clarinet, or any other treble solo instrument.
IMPORTANT!! Like Celtic tunes, Klezmer music is really intended to be passed along aurally. Any notated Klezmer tune is only an approximation towards the end result. Klezmer music is noted for ornamentation -- perhaps not quite an improvisation, but certainly it's an individual spin on the tune. Please use these tunes only as guides -- embellish ornamentation, grace notes, and pacing as you feel fit. If you rely on them only as written, you really won't be playing true Klezmer style.
You may also adjust the "tempo" of these tunes; many sound great when played quickly with spirit. Others are best when played slowly with feeling. Experiment and see what works for you. You can use the provided MIDI files to help you determine the proper tempo (many midi players let you adjust the speed).
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