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Hands and Feet Together to the Music


The melody does not repeat the percussion rhythm, but it can be recognized in the background. The spoons supplement the music while the feet can let themselves be carried quite simply by the melody.

Practice alternating the spoon percussion with music and stepping with music, to make both physical movements automatic. Then gradually attempt the combination.

Don't hop too forcefully (think about the open-back sandals).

Attempt to hold the tempo and rhythm steady.




For this, several pieces of music:

Slow:
Excerpt from Chouliere of Farassa (Centre for Asia Minor Studies, Music Folklore Archive, Melpo & Oktavios Merlie, CD 631, op. 16/George Melikis, Thessaloniki, 1984)





Medium:
Excerpt from Choros Koutalia of Silli near Konya (Centre for Asia Minor Studies, Music Folklore Archive, Melpo & Oktavios Merlie, CD 25, op. 8 & LP 343, B3/Folk Music Association Domna Samiou, CD Greek Songs Of Asia Minor, Athens, 1992)





Excerpt from Choros Koutalia of Konya/Ikonio (Centre for Asia Minor Studies, Music Folklore Archive, Melpo & Oktavios Merlie, LP 34, B7/Peleponnesian Folklore Foundation Athens, 1976)





Fast:
Excerpt from Choros Koutalia of Konya/Ikonio (Centre for Asia Minor Studies, Music Folklore Archive, Melpo & Oktavios Merlie, LP 44, B1/Minerva Record Company, Athens, 1980)





Excerpt from Choros Koutalia of Silli (unknown source)






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Bettina Henkel, Secession 2004