Does This Piece Make Me Sound Flat? (String Orchestra Gr. 1)

Using only quarter notes and half notes in a slower tempo, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is a fantastic and achievable way to introduce cut-time and both high and low B-flat in all instruments. With its fanfare-like nature, Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? is sure to please students and audiences alike.

Genre: String Orchestra | # of Players: 8-8-5-5-5
Series: Amethyst Orchestra Series
Level: 1 | Duration: 1:40

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" booklet)

Violin I
Violin II
Viola
Cello
Bass
Optional Rehearsal Piano

Program Notes
Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? was written to introduce two musical ideas to younger string players. Cut-time and flats are two concepts that are not often found in early orchestral repertory, and Does this Piece Make Me Sound Flat? allows students an opportunity to learn both skills in an achievable and entertaining piece.