From Rice Paddies and Temple Yards: Traditional Music of Viet Nam (Book & CD) (Paperback)

~ Phong Nguyen (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: World Music Press (July 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0937203734
• ISBN-13: 978-0937203736
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,935,392 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ricwe fields o paddy fields, August 4, 2005

By	Michael O'dwyer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

prompt delivery ,excellent condition lovely book and c.d for anyone interesed in learning a little Vietnamese music and culture

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This unique resource makes Vietnamese folk music accessible., January 28, 2005

By	Allison Martin "Book Reviewer" (comeunity.com) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rice Paddies and Temple Yards: Traditional Music of Vietnam is a unique resource, a music CD and text book, to make Vietnamese folk music accessible, in a classroom or group teaching setting. Phong Nguyen is a National Heritage fellow with extensive background in traditional Vietnamese music, as a scholar and performer, in the United States and formerly in Vietnam. He feels that music and traditions of older Vietnam villages are being lost, and this resource provides a way to welcome others to some of these experiences.

The CD includes a diverse selection of game songs, love songs, boating songs, poetry and instrumental music (including zither, monochord and drums). The book includes an overview of Vietnamese music, history, musical instruments, a folk tale and detailed lesson plans.