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"Dutch Roll"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Dutch Roll
ComposerF.G.J. Absil
Instrum.Theatre Band
Date11 November 2001
Duration5'00
StyleRock & Roll
KeyC
Meter4/4
Measures119
Tempo120 BPM
Grade2

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

A musical score excerpt
  • 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).