Product Description
MAXWELL's SILVER HAMMER (The Beatles) - 4 GUITARS/LARGE ENSEMBLE
For Classical or Acoustic Guitar - sometimes it's erroneously listed here as Electric Guitar.
Derek Hasted writes "Although this is not the most well-known Beatles Number, its certainly one of the most toe-tapping!
It will suit an Early Intermediate to Intermediate ensemble and Guitar 4 is provided in both treble and bass clefs to suit guitar, contra, bass guitar or double bass.
Theres a jaunty swing rhythm that sits atop a bouncy bass line. Staccato chords punch out a driving rhythm and theres a countermelody Ive added that brings a hint of Dixieland Jazz to the whole thing.
There are some X-headed notes that are where you need your silver hammer. If, like me, you dont have a silver hammer, you might use something out of the cutlery drawer - it worked for me. If all else fails, a thump to the soundboard will at least jolt the audience into sitting upright
I hope you enjoy performing this!"
This is one of a large and growing range of accessible ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp lists all his arrangements by title and by "number of instruments", with links to soundclips and sample score.
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