Simon Christensen
UNTITLED 1 & 2 (2015/23)
Set for solo percussion
Dur. 16′
For David Hildebrandt
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UNTITLED 1 & 2 (2015/23)
Set for solo percussion
Dur. 16′
Instruments: Five drums, two hi-hats, a set of maracas and
In addition, two small tables are required.
All the drums must have a lot of This allows the shells to bounce Paper clips, attachable sizzles
PERFORMANCE NOTES
Instruments: Five drums and two hi-hats
Instrumentation
In addition, two small tables are required.
Five drums, two hi-hats, a set of maracas and two pairs of shell shakers. Two small tables are also required.
Set-up:
Hihat 1
Set-up: Tom 14" Tom 12" Tom 10"
Set-up: Tom 14" Tom 12" Tom 10’’
UNTITLED for percussion solo
1.Hihat
The tuning of all the drums should between the highest drum and The sound of the two 16’’ toms
2.Hihat
The Hi-hats should be damped Attach at least four rows of paperclips
The bottom cymbal and the top the Hi-hats should only be performed
The shell shakers should be wrapped
Each table should have two set The choice of sticks or mallets
The two pieces might be performed
Notation for UNTI TL E D #1 :
All the drums must have a lot of single shells attached to the skin close to This allows the shells to bounce on the skin of the drum creating a "rattle" Paper clips, attachable sizzles or other objects that makes the skin rattle, The tuning of all the drums should be fairly low and close in sounding "pitch" between the highest drum and the lowest drum.
The sound of the two 16’’ toms should differ slightly from the rest of the drums
1 Tom 16" and Tom 10" should be 2.Tom 16" and Tom 14" should Tom 12" can be performed with
The Hi-hats should be damped with duct tape or similar to make a fairly dry Attach at least four rows of paperclips or sizzles to each of the Hi-hats, allowing The bottom cymbal and the top cymbal should not touch each after being the Hi-hats should only be performed with the feet, except the ending of U
Hihat 2
The shell shakers should be wrapped around the wrist on each hand, but only
Table Tom 16" P E R F O R M E R Tom 16" Table
All the drums must have a lot of single shells attached to the skin close to the edges of the drums. This allows the shells to bounce on the skin of the drum creating a ‘rattle’ like sound. Paper clips, attachable sizzles, or other objects that make the skin rattle may also be used. Use ambassador skin on the drums.
Notation for UNTI TL E D #1 :
The tuning of all the drums should be fairly low and close in sounding ‘pitch’: the maximum range must not exceed a major third between the highest drum and the lowest drum. The sound of the two 16″ toms should differ slightly from the rest of the drums; they may be tuned to the same pitch.
Single shells: Shell shake
Each table should have two sets of mallets or regular drumsticks lying ready The choice of sticks or mallets is up to the performer - brushes should be avoided. The two pieces might be performed together, but they can also be performed
1 Tom 16" and Tom 10" should be performed with the right hand, the 1.Hi-hat 2.Tom 16" and Tom 14" should be performed with the left hand, the 2.Hi-hat Tom 12" can be performed with both hands; upward stem indicates right hand,
The sound: Tom 10", Tom 12" and Tom 14" should all have four single shells attached to the skin in each corner, allowing the shells bounce on the skin of the drum and make a kind of "rattle" sound.
The Hi-hats should be damped with duct tape or similar to make a fairly dry sound. Attach at least four rows of paperclips or sizzles to each of the Hi-hats, allowing them to ‘sizzle’. The bottom cymbal and the top cymbal should not touch each after being ‘splashed’ with the foot: the hi-hats should only be performed with the feet, except the ending of UNTITLED #2…
The tuning of all the drums should be fairly low and close in sounding "pitch". The player should strive for a maximum range of a minor third between the highest drum and the lowest drum. The two 16" toms may be tuned to the same pitch.
The shell shakers should be wrapped around the wrist on each hand, but only for UNTITLED #2…
Single shells: Shell shakers:
The Hi-hats should only be performed with the feet. They should be damped with duct tape to make a fairly dry sound. The two toms 16" should each have a strap full of shells attached to the drums, allowing all the shells to bounce on the skin of the drum.
Each table should have two sets of mallets or regular drumsticks lying ready for performing. The choice of sticks or mallets is up to the performer - brushes should be avoided.
Each table should have two sets of mallets or regular drum sticks lying ready for performing. The choice of sticks or mallets is up to the performer - though brushes should be avoided.
The two pieces might be performed together, but they can also be performed alone.
Notation for UNTITLED #1
NOTATION:
• Tom 16″ and Tom 10″ should be performed with the right hand, the Hi-hat 1 should be performed with the right foot.
• Tom 14″ and Tom 16″ should be performed with the left hand, the Hi-hat 2 should be performed with the left foot.
Tom 16" and Tom 10" should be performed with the right hand, the Hi-hat 1 should be performed with the right foot. Tom 14" and Tom 16" should be performed with the left hand, the Hi-hat 2 should be performed with the left foot. Tom 12" can be performed with both hands; upward stem indicates right hand, downward stem indicates left hand.
• Tom 12″ can be performed with both hands; upward stem indicates right hand, downward stem indicates left hand.
Simon Christensen
Throughout the whole piece, both arms should draw a circle in front of your body. Always have the arms stretched out.
*) To accomplish really fast and dense shake with the hand, rotate the wrist from side to side.
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*****) With the seed shaker on your arm, slide from side to side directly on the Hi-hat; lift the shells slightly after the accentuated last stroke, so the Hi-hat can ring a little bit.