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"Dutch Roll"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title	Dutch Roll
Composer	F.G.J. Absil
Instrumentation	Theatre Band
Date	11 November 2001
Duration	5'00
Style	Rock & Roll
Key	C
Meter	4/4
Measures	119
Tempo	120 BPM
Grade	2

FULL INSTRUMENTATION
Flute 1-2, Oboe, Bb Clarinet 1-2
Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone
Trumpet 1-2-3, Trombone, Baritone 1-2
Keyboard 1 (Marimba), Keyboard 2 (Strings, Brass), Cello
Rhythm Guitar, Electric guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums
Percussion (congas, tambourine)

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER
Dutch Roll is the title of this easy piece in Rock & Roll style. The title also refers to one of the lateral dynamic eigenmodes of airplanes, whose motion looks similar to a Dutch ice-skater. Harmonically, this piece is a slightly modified blues sequence, with bass and rhythm guitar playing patterns in parallel 10ths and rhythmically locking in with the rocking drum set. The melodic theme is full of blue notes, supported by rhythmic sax and brass accents. After unison ensemble transitions, there is room for ad lib choruses (with optional repeats).

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

Dutch Roll is the title of this easy piece in Rock & Roll style. The title also refers to one of the lateral dynamic eigenmodes of airplanes, whose motion looks similar to a Dutch ice-skater. Harmonically, this piece is a slightly modified blues sequence, with bass and rhythm guitar playing patterns in parallel 10ths and rhythmically locking in with the rocking drum set. The melodic theme is full of blue notes, supported by rhythmic sax and brass accents. After unison ensemble transitions, there is room for ad lib choruses (with optional repeats).

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