Strum

by Brain Slawson

Medium-Easy Concert Percussion

9-10 Players

Instrumentation: 

• Glockenspiel

• Chimes

• Xylophone

• Vibraphone

• Marimba (low A)

• 4 Timpani

• Drumset

• Ukulele (w/ sticks or chopsticks)

• Electric bass guitar (optional)

Strum by Brian Slawson pays homage to the golden age of pop records with its format, chord structure, and pumping “four on the floor” rhythm. Catchy and toe-tapping, it would make for a great concert opener and/or audience warmer.

Scored for pitched percussion (including timpani) and drumset, it also features a detuned ukulele that sets the mood and pulse throughout the piece. An optional electric bass part rounds out the low end. The two marimba parts can share one low A marimba.

This piece ships as a fully bound score. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.