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10131- Fascinating Rhythm

George Gershwin

arranged for 10-piece brass ensemble by Roger Harvey

Difficulty: Difficult

Price: £25.00

Programme note:

One of his most recorded songs, Fascinating Rhythm was written by Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by his brother Ira, for the Broadway show, 'Lady be Good'.

Performance note:

Take a bright tempo and play with light, rhythmic style.
Quavers should by swung througout apart from in the 'waltz' feel section, J to L
The accompaniment off-beat rhythms may be difficult to co-ordinate: avoiding heavy articulation and feeling the tempo as 2 in a bar should help.