Hands-On

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Performance Notes HANDS-ON is a medium-fast piece. This piece is best suited for elementary- to middle school level ensembles. Rhythmically, HANDS-ON consists of ¼, ½ and whole res ts, ¼, whole and 1/8th notes in groups of 2 and 4. This piece gets its title due to the fact that all instruments are played by ‘hand’—no sticks or mallets needed. At the start, the maracas provide a solid steady beat with a few pauses before letter A. At letter A, the bongos are prominent, accompanied by a busier conga part with a steady pulse from the tambourine and shaker. At letter B each part becomes sparse, creating an interdependence amongst the ensemble. Played together however, they form a steady, consistent rhythm. At the outro (letter C), the bongos once again are prominent with steady-beat accompaniment from the tambourine and shaker. A few measures of ensemble unison ends the piece. Listen to Hands-On Show more