This piece might be a little less complex than most marches, but I like it because it spreads the melody out between the different sections of the group playing. Everyone gets their chance to shine, and I like that about it.
This piece might be a little less complex than most marches, but I like it because it spreads the melody out between the different sections of the group playing. Everyone gets their chance to shine, and I like that about it.
Indeed.
My fav Sousa is "Manhattan Beach" as the euphs have a counter-counter part in the trio.
My fav march of all time is "Brookes' Chicago Marine Band March".
Dennis
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Yep, the clarinets do indeed have that sweet part. And that euph part is usually lost in the trio as everything else is dominant.
Dennis
Though I love the song in general, the main reason it is my favorite is that I can actually play the piece without much struggle. :-)
Welcome to the forum! Liberty Bell is a fine march, and I agree it is not too tough from a "notes" point of view. But if you want to keep challenging yourself a little, pay close attention to the dynamics. Also, it's a great piece for perfecting your 6/8 "feel" as you play. That's the neat thing about it! You can play it now, but it can provide lots of interest for a long time if you use it as a tool to work on these things.
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