What to read after Keyboard for Beginner Adults. 55 Traditional African Songs: Play by Letter?

The African songs here are written using European notation, and we should understand that songs cannot be written as authentically as the music is played in its original form.

African music does not implement temporality or major or minor chords. Therefore, the sheet music for African songs here is like a rough draft of the original music. You won't be able to play an African song by the sheet music alone. This is true for jazz and the blues, and it is just as true for African folk music. African music always assumes improvisation, adding variations and syncopation.

Its main task is not to be reproduced, but to get everyone involved, since music, by definition, is the expression of emotional states with the help of sounds of a certain frequency and rhythm.

This book was written for keyboard, but remember that traditional African music never involved or included a piano or other keyboard instrument.An indication of the country of origin of the song is an approximation because many traditional cultures cross current national borders. The language in which the song is sung is more important, and it can be used in various countries. Most songs have been simplified for beginners and letter names have been added under the musical notes to make it possible for you to confidently begin playing.

Since African music assumes improvisation and variation, we recommend using this sheet music only as a guide.

The most important thing is to listen and repeat the recordings linked to the QR code.

Contents

Achta ta ta ta ta. Song from Morocco

Ah Ya Zein. Song from Egypt

Ahuna. Song from Lesotho

Amawole. Song from Congo

Askari Eee. Song from Tanzania

Atadwe. Song from Ghana

A Ram Sam Sam. Song from Morocco

Banaha. Song from Congo

Banuwa. Song from Liberia

Bebe Moke. Song from Congo

Before Dinner. Song from Congo

Bilanga Na Ngai. Song from Congo

Che Che Koolay. Song from Ghana

Coco Laye-Laye. Song from Congo

Dipidu. Song from Uganda

Do Do Ki Do. Song from Cameroon

Eh Soom Boo Kawaya. Song from Nigeria

Erile Baboye. Song from South Africa

Famba Naye. Song from Zimbabwe

Funga Alafia. Song from Ghana

Iro Ye. Song from Benin

Kanzenzenze. Song from Congo

Katoto Lala. Song from Congo

Kokoleoko. Song from Liberia

Kotiko. Song from Congo

Kuya Mbio. Song from Tanzania

L'abe igi Orombo. Song from Nigeria

Makotoude. Song from Mali

Makun. Song from Mali

Ndeke. Song from Congo

Manamolela. Song from South Africa

Mayo Nafwa. Song from Zambia

Mbele Mama. Song from South Africa

Melimba. Song from Senegal

Ning Wendete. Song from Kenya

Noyana. Song from South Africa

Obwisana. Song from Ghana

Olélé Moliba Makasi. Song from Congo

Plouf Tizen Tizen. Song from Algeria

Sansa Kroma. Song from Ghana

Sélinguenia. Song from Kenya

Shosholoza. Song from South Africa

Si Ma Ma Ka. Song from Ghana

Si Si Kumbale. Song from South Africa

Sindi. Song from Burkina Faso

Siyahamba. Song from South Africa

Siyanibingelela. Song from South Africa

Stick Passing Song. Song from Uganda

Take Time in Life. Song from Liberia

Tue Tue. Song from Ghana

Umele. Song from South Africa

Wa Wa Wa. Song from Congo

Welcome Song. Song from Uganda

Zimbole. Song from South Africa

Zomina. Song from Togo