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48 piayinq =tips= CAMELOT Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Fox Trot The mood of this song should be lighi and "airy' The countermelody used throughout much of the arrangement provides a smooth background tof the right-hand part. Watch for those places where both hands move from the upper keyboard to the lower keyboard. Switching keyboards creates an interesting "echo" effect. GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Fox Trot Notice that both hands are played on the lower keyboard, and the volume is reduced at the "bridge". Also, be aware of the key change at measure 35. Be sure to observe the added Hats in the new key of Eb Iri the measure preceding the key change, there are four left-hand chords which are played quickly. If necessary, you may want to play these chords separately before adding the right-hand part. For the best musical results, play the entire arrangement in a light, breezy manner. GIGI This song should be played with a great deal of expression, avoiding a strict tempo. For this reason, automatic rhythm is not suggested. Sixths m the right hand and single notes m the left hand are used throughout much of the arrangement, creating the popular open harmony style It's extremely important to play the open harmony sections as smoothly as possible For this reason, it may be advisable to play each hand separately before playing them together. Don't hesitate to use the Expression pedal freely to add extra dynamic interest and variety HOW ARE THINGS IN GLOCCA MORRA Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Ballad This arrangement features various accompaniment styles countermelody, pyramid chords and open harmony. In addition, there are many embellishments to enhance the beautiful, flowing nature of the melody and a number of substitute chords to add harmonic interest to the accompaniment Watch for the registration change at measure 19, and be sure to cancel the automatic rhythm six measures from the end to create the best finish SHALL WE DANCE? Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Fox Trot To create added motion and interest, therearea numoer of "fills ' m this arrangement Where these added notes occur both hands play on the lower keyboard These keyboard changes are quick, ana therefore may reguire some extra practice It s especially important to keep a steady tempo when you add the automatic rhythm THE SWEETEST SOUNDS Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Latin or Beguine The use of the begume rhythm creates an interesting rhythmic twist for this popular show tune The introduction may require some additional practice. but the added effort wiii be worth it For the most effective ending, observe the crescendo at measure 4i. and then the decrescendo with the flourish on the last chord THEY'RE PLAYING MY SONG Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Rock or Disco The rock accompaniment pattern requires a "fast loot, so you may wish to play the left-hand and pedal parts separately at first Once you are ptaymg the accompaniment comlortabiy. use these notes as a guide to playing the syncopation ol the melody There is a time signature change from 4/4 io2/4 at measures 12 and 32 The repeat and fade ending is commonly used by rock bands in recording sessions Simply reduce Ihe volume with each repeat until the sound fades away THIS NEARLY WAS MINE Suggested Automatic Rhythm: Waltz This song proves that a complex melody rs not neeoed to wnie a beautiful song There was an attempt lo highlight this simplicity m ine arrangement where the countermelody ana pedal notes are extremely imporiani lo the overall sound Piay m a smooth (legato) manner inroughoui with as mucn expression as possible YOUNGER THAN SPRINGTIME It is suggestea that automatic rhythm be omitted m this arrangement, so you can take liberties wiih the tempo Open harmony is used throughout to create the lush theatre style often heard m Broadway show tunes Play the open harmony sections as legato (smoothly) as possible to create the best effect At measure 20. boih hands move to the lower keyboard In the "bridge section, try increasing the tempo slightly to provide a change ot pace The (//) m measure 36 indicates a slight pause before piaymg the conclusion