A great exercise in syncopation, to strengthen the rhythmic abilities and coordination of the ensemble. A very simple bass line keeps the beat and all the melodies can be layered in different orders as you wish. Timu = team!! For a challenge, appoint a leader for each part and have them communicate with the rest of the players when they want their melody to start and stop... using only eye contact.
5 parts (Melody 1, Melody 2, Melody 3, Melody 4, Bass)
All melody parts have identical rhythm
Only Melody 1 players need an F#
Special effect: Syncopation
Key: G major
Note ranges:
Melody 1: F# G
Melody 2: G B C D
Melody 3: G A B C
Melody 4: C D E G
Bass: G C D
Scores
Full score (sample available)
Scores with note names
Melody 1
Melody 2
Melody 3
Melody 4
Bass
Scores without note names
Melody 1
Melody 2
Melody 3
Melody 4
Bass