{"product_id":"rhapsody-in-blue-tapspace","title":"Rhapsody in Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e by George Gershwin; arr. 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Its melodies have been used in countless films, commercials, cartoons, and have been adapted and arranged for a large number of instrumentations and ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Stephen Primatic’s brilliant and ambitious arrangement for large percussion ensemble, this timeless pieces is captured in its full and complete format, based on the two-piano original. Melodies are passed around between players, and themes are craftily colored, all via percussion orchestration resulting in a lofty challenge for ambitious ensembles. The piece also includes a small rhythm section that covers Gershwin’s original percussion parts with the addition of a drumset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its block-like structure, there is a certain flexibility in performance. 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