Around the Corner

Exhilarating piece emulating Japanese taiko drumming. Begins with fairly simple syncopated rhythms, but becomes more and more complex as the piece progresses. Taiko drums may be substituted with toms.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2004
Number of Players: 4
Duration: 6:00
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quartet
Category: Percussion

Instrumentation

Percussion 1 (low and very low taiko, 2 cymbals)
Percussion 2 (timbales, snare drum, cymbal, 2 low toms, medium taiko)
Percussion 3 (bongos, snare drum, cymbal, 3 toms, medium high taiko)
Percussion 4 (low and very low taiko, 3 cymbals, maracas)