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 tohttps://www.amazon.com/african-songs-on-keyboard/dp/B08YHWCZ4S?ref_=ast_sto_dp&_encoding=UTF8&tag=begin2playmus-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=a1821c71b319c6626f099914a31dd542&camp=1789&creative=9325 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

1. Achta ta ta ta ta. Song from Morocco
2. Ah Ya Zein. Song from Egypt
3. Ahuna. Song from Lesotho
4. Amawole. Song from Congo
5. Askari Eee. Song from Tanzania
6. Atadwe. Song from Ghana
7. A Ram Sam Sam. Song from Morocco
8. Banaha. Song from Congo
9. Banuwa. Song from Liberia
10. Bebe Moke. Song from Congo
11. Before Dinner. Song from Congo
12. Bilanga Na Ngai. Song from Congo
13. Che Che Koolay. Song from Ghana
14. Coco Laye-Laye. Song from Congo
15. Dipidu. Song from Uganda
16. Do Do Ki Do. Song from Cameroon
17. Eh Soom Boo Kawaya. Song from Nigeria
18. Erile Baboye. Song from South Africa
19. Famba Naye. Song from Zimbabwe
20. Funga Alafia. Song from Ghana
21. Iro Ye. Song from Benin
22. Kanzenzenze. Song from Congo
23. Katoto Lala. Song from Congo
24. Kokoleoko. Song from Liberia
25. Kotiko. Song from Congo
26. Kuya Mbio. Song from Tanzania
27. L'abe igi Orombo. Song from Nigeria
28. Makotoude. Song from Mali
29. Makun. Song from Mali
30. Ndeke. Song from Congo
31. Manamolela. Song from South Africa
32. Mayo Nafwa. Song from Zambia
33. Mbele Mama. Song from South Africa
34. Melimba. Song from Senegal
35. Ning Wendete. Song from Kenya
36. Noyana. Song from South Africa
37. Obwisana. Song from Ghana
38. Olélé Moliba Makasi. Song from Congo
39. Plouf Tizen Tizen. Song from Algeria
40. Sansa Kroma. Song from Ghana
41. Sélinguenia. Song from Kenya
42. Shosholoza. Song from South Africa
43. Si Ma Ma Ka. Song from Ghana
44. Si Si Kumbale. Song from South Africa
45. Sindi. Song from Burkina Faso
46. Siyahamba. Song from South Africa
47. Siyanibingelela. Song from South Africa
48. Stick Passing Song. Song from Uganda
49. Take Time in Life. Song from Liberia
50. Tue Tue. Song from Ghana
51. Umele. Song from South Africa
52. Wa Wa Wa. Song from Congo
53. Welcome Song. Song from Uganda
54. Zimbole. Song from South Africa
55. Zomina. Song from Togo

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