Review:
This version of Just As I Am is very nice arrangement, with some unexpected twists to keep your ringers and your audience engaged. Joseph Pinson's arrangement of the favorite hymn begins in 4/4 with the bass and mid-treble bells playing a slightly elongated version the melody while the high trebles shimmer in an obbligato pattern. The upper trebles continue the effect with a syncopated rhythm when the middle bells pick up the melody for the second verse, which is in the standard 3/4 time. The third iteration of the melody returns to 4/4 and utilizes bold chords, a malleted bass line and syncopated rhythms in both the melody and the harmony to build the energy to the end. 77 measures. Keys of C Major, F Major, and Bb Major.
Published by:
Ringing Word Publications
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Composer:
Bradbury, William B.
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Arranger:
Pinson, Joseph
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Octaves:
3-5
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Level:
3-
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
2019
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Hymn Tune
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Technique:
Mallet
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Bells Used:
Three Octaves: 28 Bells; Four Octaves: 35 Bells; Five Octaves: 42 Bells
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