Review:
Susan Geschke has taken this well-loved Brazilian folk song and produced an exciting musical experience for 3-5 octave handbell choirs. A simple, quiet opening quickly gives way to a driving syncopated rhythm on mallets. A contrasting middle section provides ringers with an opportunity for flowing, legato ringing before returning to the energetic rhythm of the beginning. Not difficult, this Level 2 setting makes it possible for virtually all choirs to add this spirited folk song to their ringing repertoire. Arranged in d minor, measures total 69.
Published by:
Hope Publishing Co.
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Composer:
Brazilian Folk Song
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Arranger:
Geschke, Susan E.
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
2
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Rating:
Easy Medium
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Copyright:
2005
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Classification:
Folk Music
, International Music
, Church or Concert
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Technique:
Mallet
, RT (Ring Touch)
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
, Martellato
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 25 Bells; Four Octaves: 29 Bells; Five Octaves: 36 Bells
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