Sample played by Burning River Brass

10073 - Fum, Fum, Fum

Spanish Traditional Carol

arranged by Roger Harvey

Difficulty: Medium

Price: £20.00

Programme note:
Fum, Fum, Fum (pronounced foom, foom, foom) is a traditional Catalan Christmas carol.
It is thought to have originated in the 16th or 17th Century. The name, however, is not a Catalan word or phrase and is considered to be an onomatopoeia of the sound of the strumming of a stringed musical instrument. With its vigorous rhythm and this suggestion of strummed flamenco guitars the original dance purpose of carols is evident.

Performance note:
Play very rhythmically but don't get too heavy.
A tambourine is suggested but a small drum or castanets could also be used. In addition players who are not required at any time may clap along (or, in the louder passages, yell) in flamenco style.