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"Smoothly"
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Title | Smoothly |
| Composer | F.G.J. Absil |
| Instrum. | Theatre Band |
| Date | 11 November 2001 |
| Duration | 3'20 |
| Style | Ballad (Slow Swing) |
| Key | Eb |
| Meter | 4/4 |
| Measures | 53 |
| Tempo | 64 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 (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.