| 33965 | Dragonhunter (STRING EXPLORER) |
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| Meyer, Richard |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Easy |
| Duration: 3:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8(3).5.5.5,pf |
| State Info: FL(E), TX(1) |
| Comments: Correlates with Book 1, Unit 9 |
| Description: Using only the notes of the D major scale, Richard Meyer has fashioned a medieval-sounding piece that is sure to fascinate your beginning string students. The minor key, modal harmonies and driving rhythms give this piece a very mature sound. The aggressive main theme is introduced by violins and violas, with cello and bass in counterpoint. The theme later returns in canon, with cellos and basses being chased (hunted) by the violins and violas. The delicate pizzicato theme is a wonderful way to teach contrast and form. Very dramatic from start to finish! |