Henry Hermann is a writer with diverse interests in both fiction and non-fiction. A synopsis of his fscience fiction novel, Beginnings, as well as synopses of novels and other books that have been completed or are in the works, may be accessed by clicking on http://henryhermannnovelist.blogspot.com.
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A list of his scientific and other non-fiction publications may be accessed at the following blogsite: http://henryhermannpublications.blogspot.com/.
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Comments to help writers in writing and promoting their skills may be found at the following blogsite: http://henryhermann-helpingwriterswrite.blogspot.com/.
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Most Recent Non-Fiction Titles
Most recent non-fiction title is: Making the Wind Sing, Native American Music and the Connected Breath. This book is an historical account of the music of Native America, with emphasis on their only melodic instrument, the flute. Following is a synopsis:
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Long before Francisco Vรกsquez de Coronado made reference to the first flute music heard in North America in the 1500s, indigenous peoples had already established a well-defined musical culture. Its roots lay hidden within nature itself, linking their world to animals and events that played an important role in directing their lives. Little understood at the time of contact, their music provided the psychological and physiological healing necessary to carry on through disjointed times. Oddly, contemporary research sheds light on the mechanics of indigenous music.
Filled with both sacred and secular significance, their music reached the very core of their being, and it reverberated through most of their activities. Thus musical events influenced and were influenced by daily and seasonal activities, and whatever circumstances arose to change their lives affected their music.
See cover details and synopsis at: www.masterworkbooks.com
*What the Publisher Says about Making the Wind Sing
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Making the Wind Sing, Native American Music and the Connected Breath is an important historical account of the music and lives of Native Americans through perilous times, with emphasis on their only melodic instrument. Dr. Hermann spent six years researching Native American music and the significance of wind instruments in their culture. The reader will discover an enormous wealth of information which covers every aspect of their music culture. Making the Wind Sing undoubtedly represents the most comprehensive treatment of this subject ever to have been published. Jules Monahan
Masterwork Books
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Enjoying the Native American-Style Flute
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Many flute players have found pleasure and instruction in Enjoying the Native American-Style Flute, a book that contains everything a flutist needs to know to thoroughly enjoy an amazing instrument that is rapidly growing in popularity throughout the United States and other parts of the world. Details not available in other books on playing, making, and caring for the flute, along with references to literature, CDs, videos, internet sites, and over 300 companies will assist both beginners and accomplished flutists. Dr. Hermann's writing and explanations are easily understood. See cover details and synopsis at: www.masterworkbooks.com. * Critic's Comments: 1. This book should go far as a definitive guide for anyone who wishes to purchase or maintain Indian flutes. Such a book will not make you an expert as only time and dedicated practice will help you move toward that goal. Included as well are adequate instructions for making your own creations. Appendices are worth the price of the book alone as they give you important Internet sources, instructional books and CDs available, video tapes of historical and instructional value, flute makers and their respective websites and/or email addresses, and selected library materials for further research. -->
