The Godfather (Love Theme)

Composer

Nino Rota

Key

C Major

Nationality

Italian


Time Signature

2/4

Stylistic Period

Pop

Level

4

LISTING

Annotation

Range: A3-C6

Tempo: Slowly and expressively (Quarter = 72)

Left Hand
  • Uses 1st and 3rd position
  • Low 1 for F5
  • Accidentals used on A#4, Eb4, G#4, D#5, Eb5, G#5, Ab5
  • Grace note from A#4 to B4 – uses half position
  • 4 double stops – interval of a 7th and 6th
  • 2 triple stops – 1 played in 1st position; 1 played in 3rd position
  • Portamento up to A5 in 5th position – sul A
Bowing
  • Legato Detache
Rhythm
  • 4 ties over the barline

Recording

Sheet Music

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