Informationen zu "Jayson Mackie Latin Lovelies - Studies for Clarinet Clarinet Studies"
Verlag: Spartan Press Music Publishers
Verlagsnummer: SP1322
EAN: 9790579983224
ISMN: M-57998-322-4
Beschreibung
Everyone loves Latin music which has been a particular favourite genre of
mine to write in, having grown up listening to jazz bands and playing in them
as a teenager. Most people can name a handful of the more well-known dances
(thanks to the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing!) but I knew there were
many more lesser-known Latin styles out there. So in August 2015 I decided to
research some of the many dance forms of the Caribbean and South America.
After listening to these and discovering a little of their history and
musical characteristics , I decided to write my own versions as a set of 20
pieces. Latin Lovelies is the result. Performance Notes The obvious driving
force of Latin styles are their infectious, and sometimes tricky rhythms.
Some of these may appear difficult at first on the page, but once you
carefully sub-divide the beats and tap or clap them through, they should be
less daunting and even aurally familiar. Then you can speed up the tempo once
it's rhythmically secure. Really make the melodies of the more lyrical
pieces sing out using your best cantabile tone. Latin styles are often
distinguished by their articulation so please follow these carefully, as
strict adherence will add polish and authenticity to your performance. Plus
your tongue gets a good workout! Latin woodwind players are famed for their
skill in the higher octave so I've included this feature in many pieces as
often this area of your instrument's compass needs more focused work as you
progress through the grades. Lots of scale and arpeggio fragments have been
cunningly incorporated into the melodies so that you get to practise these
exam components without realising! Even though the pieces are intended as
unaccompanied concert pieces, or even studies, I have included optional chord
symbols for two reasons. Firstly, it will give you an idea of the implied
harmonic progressions of each piece. Secondly, the pieces could be further
enhanced for performance by a competent accompanying pianist, or guitarist
used to reading chord symbols. Have lots of fun on your Latin journey and
above all play as if people could dance along with your music!
