Speak! (Digital Copy) Printed Copy:Digital Copy

Speak! (Digital Copy) Printed Copy:Digital CopySpeak! is a lively piece that employs a host of interesting instruments. Some, like the Mini Crash Cymbals and the Jingle Stick are traditional classroom instruments. Speak! is more advanced in terms of its syncopated accents and rhythms, namely 1 8th rests, single 1 8th notes and note triplets. There are also ample one measure repeat signs. Tom toms and snare are in unison until letter B, where they exchange solos. The auxiliary percussion

which in turn will improve the whole band or orchestra

Also included is a partial listing of notable percussionist

TIPS:  Any solo section

The introduction is the familiar doorbell chime which is also featured in the intro to Miles Davis’ cover of “If I Were A Bell

The cowbell’s entrance at D adds to the feel

as a segue

These Cadences have been field-tested

All pieces are marked mf for simplicity

Letter F begins with a re-stating of the introduction

Although there are 1st and 2nd endings to navigate

Performance Notes Tick Tock is a medium tempo duet for two snare drums

5-stroke roll