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"Smoothly"

GENERAL INFORMATION
Title Smoothly
ComposerF.G.J. Absil
InstrumentationTheatre Band
Date11 November 2001
Duration3'20
StyleBallad (Slow Swing)
KeyEb
Meter4/4
Measures53
Tempo64 BPM
Grade2
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 (Vibraphone), Keyboard 2 (Strings), Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Electric guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Percussion (triangle)
NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

Smoothly is an easy ballad for small band in slow swing style. Harmonically it is full of close voicing 4-part phrases. This is a relaxed moody piece, allowing maximum focus on chord intonation for the ensemble.