Annotations of graded violin repertoire

Feeling the Pulse, 2014

Composer

Arranger

Key

D Major

Nationality

England/Nigeria


Time Signature

6/8

Stylistic Period

Level

1B

LISTING

Annotation

Range: A3-D5

Tempo: Allegro

Left Hand
  • Can be played all in 1st position.
  • 2nd finger moves from low 2 to high 2.
  • 4th fingers and open strings are marked to eliminate unnecessary string crossings.
Bowing
  • All detaché
  • A measure rest given for circle/reset bows.
Rhythm
  • Written in 6/8, but first violin part is written using simple meter. The 2nd violin part is written using compound meter. 
* Written duet part for 2nd violin.
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