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EASY GREEK TRADITIONAL CAROLS for Christmas & New Year

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A PDF file  - 2 instrumental scores with the melody and chords   in G cleff  suitable for metallophone - 2 scores with suggested accompaniament with small percussion imstruments - A presentation about the Greek Carols; the custom, the origins, the songs, the instruments, the treats with insights to Greek culture.    - Suggestions for listening the carols from different Greek groups The 2 most known Greek Carols are so easy to play! Melodies going up and down in a scale, the range is an octave. The instrumental part is easy for children and adults (professional or amateur).  The  colourful    presentation describes the festive custom that fills Greece with happy sounds in Christmas Eve & New Year Eve. Children sing the carols in every house and receive treats. Wishes for health and prosperity are shared all around. The most common instruments used for carols and the most common treats given to children in old ages, when money wan't available to anyone!  Some of the lyrics are p