Primal Groove (Perc Ens 6)

A performance of Primal Groove should sound like six percussionists playing one drumset.

Genre: Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 6
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 4:15

Instrumentation
Percussion 1 (chimes, bells, triangle)
Percussion 2 (xylophone, high tom)
Percussion 3 (vibraphone, temple blocks)
Percussion 4 (marimba (4.3 octaves), low tom)
Percussion 5 (bass drum, tam-tam)
Percussion 6 (snare drm, low tom, medium suspended cymbal)

Program Notes
A performance of Primal Groove should sound like six percussionists playing one drumset. Exceptions are in sections where keyboards are active. However, in the more groove-oriented sections, Players 5 and 6 should be dominant while other players interject fills on various non-pitched instruments. Close adherence to the dynamics and other indications, especially Player 6, will result in a stellar performance.