. . . an interesting work that will
be a goodintroduction to hand drumming techniques. - Tom Morgan Printed by permission of the Percussive Arts Society, inc.
Hands
Up is a conga trio based loosely on elements of west African djembe
rhythms.The piece opens in 12/8 time with a unison statement from the ensemble,
then alternates between layered patterns, solo sections for each players, and that original statement.The mid-section of the piece shifts temporarily into 4/4 time and each
player utilizes a different implement (brush, blastick, or mallet) on the conga
or conga shell.The original feel returns for a short reprise of the opening material.Listen carefully to the variety of sounds drawn from the conga by means
of bass and dead strokes, open tones, and slaps.
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cover page to view an excerpt of the piece
