Les Editions Buissonnieres Lesvenan Herve - Armorica - Cher Jouer & Roviser
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Summary of This Book
Intended for students in the 2nd and 3rd cycles (music theory, monophonic instruments, and vocal students), Ar mor - the sea - Armorica - gathers melodies born in Meneham, northern Finistère. Originally created for the "Sound and Light" shows by Ar Vro Bagan, they bear the imprint of a strongly evocative universe, between stories, seascapes, and Breton musical memory, with a writing style designed to be shared both in class and in personal practice.
This collection invites a reconnection with history through singing, playing, and improvisation, while consolidating reading skills. The melodies can be sung or played, and some offer modal improvisation spaces left to the performer's choice: you can freely develop them, modify them according to skill level, or skip them to focus on interpretation and rhythmic precision. The goal is clear: to advance musicality as much as technique, valuing each musician's creative potential.
The approach also emphasizes listening and responsiveness: immediately reproducing, vocally or instrumentally, the sounds heard internally, then building a musical dialogue through call-and-response games. Knowledge of scales, modes, and chords is recommended but not essential to start: the book suits both guided work in conservatories and a structured self-taught approach.
Among the offered titles: Kan bale ar gelted (The March of the Celts), Gouel ar Beltan (The Beltane Festival), Gouel ar Samain (The Samhain Festival), Dimanstred ar vro (The Ruined Gallo-Roman Armorica), Kan bale Kustenin (The March of Constantine), Kan bale ar vretoned (The March of the Bretons), Abati Redon, Kemenez Vihan, Emgann Jengland, Sesiz naoned, Meneham, Talia, Bag an anaon, Distro Fanch, Kemenez Vras, Rekourans.
Technical specifications
| Theme | Music theory | ||
| Instrumentation | music theory, monophonic instruments, voice | Language | Breton and French |
| Genre | collection of melodies with modal improvisation | Difficulty | 2nd and 3rd cycles |
Questions frequently asked
For which levels is Armorica designed?
The collection is intended for students in the 2nd and 3rd cycles, in music education, on monophonic instruments or singing. The notation targets reading and interpretation work adapted to these levels.
Can one improvise with the melodies in the collection?
Some pieces include modal improvisation spaces. The suggestions can be developed, modified according to the level, or set aside to focus on rhythmic precision.
Does Armorica include songs in Breton?
The melodies are offered in Breton and French, with titles such as Kan bale ar gelted, Gouel ar Beltan, and Meneham.
Is knowledge of modes and chords required to use this book?
A knowledge of scales, modes, and chords is recommended but not essential to start. The book notably includes call-and-response exercises and immediate reproduction of sounds heard internally. This approach can be integrated into guided work at a conservatory or a structured personal practice.
Which works are featured in Hervé Lesvenan's Armorica collection?
The selection notably includes Abati Redon, Kemenez Vihan, Emgann Jengland, Sesiz naoned, Talia, Bag an anaon, Distro Fanch, Kemenez Vras, and Rekourans.
