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Lady Bug and Friends
Beverly Porter
Genre: Collections/Books
Level: Elementary/Junior Grades 1-4
Fanciful bugs are featured in this collection of 10 solos and 1 duet. The level of difficulty ranges from Grades 2 to 5 (elementary to intermediate)and there is a variety of rhythms, tempos and keys.
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Deep Sea Blues
Beverly Porter
Genre: Trios
Level: Intermediate Grades 5-7
With a swing beat giving the feel of waves, Terzo introduces this piece with it's jazzy, blues harmonies and syncopated rhythms. Melodic interest is shared among all three players and the level of difficulty is equal for all partners.
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Fireweed Rag
Beverly Porter
Genre: Trios
Level: Intermediate Grades 5-7
After a short introduction played by each partner in turn, player 3 establishes the stride bass for this lively piece while the upper players take turns playing the melody with it's ragtime, rhythmic variations. In the middle section each player share in the melodic interest. Suitable for 3 players of equal ability
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Turquoise Tangle
Beverly Porter
Genre: Trios
Level: Elementary/Junior Grades 1-4
The lilting, tango rhythm is introduced and played throughout by the lowest part with both harmonic and melodic interest for the middle player. Primo adds counter melodies and the sound of castanets in the high register. Rhythmic accuracy is essential for all partners especially after the quarter rests that punctuate the pulse.
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Don't Bug Me!
Beverly Porter
Genre: Duets
Level: Elementary/Junior Grades 1-4
From Lady Bug and Friends Both players want to play the primo and partway through the piece secondo decides to go for it, moves up the bench and shoves primo off! Primo has to run to the other end and finish playing the lower part It's good practice for each partner to learn both parts and ensures that both master the rather tricky rumba rhythm. It's also lots of fun and can be "hammed up" to great effect.
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Clowning Around and More!..........
Beverly Porter
Genre: Collections/Books
Level: Elementary/Junior Grades 1-4
10 solos in varying styles - Character, Impressionistic, Swing, Ragtime, Romantic and an arrangement of a French Christmas Carol brought to Canada by the early settlers. The levels range from Elementary (Thistledown) to Intermediate (Clowning Around) and have both musical and technical challenges. Pieces included in the Contemporary Showcase syllabus are Moonlight Reflections (levels1-2),Valentine's Waltz (2-3) and The Buccaneer (3-4).
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