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[TimoPalm]

Can you tell me the year this piece was composed? I know its copyright is 99 but I need a composition date? Many thanks,

Tim

[lyricperctimp]

Hi Tim,

I wish I could help. My original copy shows the 1999 date as a copyright date. I know that Smadbeck returned to composing in the late 80's but I can't find an exact composition date. Sorry!

[Drak363]

i really like this song. i think i would be interested in playing but i cant tell how difficult it would be.

any advice?

[lyricperctimp]

My advice would be to give it a try!

nothing ventured, nothing gained. Start slow, take your time, and work it out--have fun!!

[ARandomGuitarist]

@alsdkj100 Focus on note accuracy and keeping your 16th notes especially in the areas where there is a steady tempo. Pay attention to your overall speed, it doesn't necessarily need to be played exceptionally fast and playing it at a comfortable pace makes it easier to create dynamic contrast.

This isn't the most technically challenging piece, I found it to be more endurance. Don't worry about being a freshman, I went to state with this piece after only playing a marimba for 7 months. Practice!

[musicfanatic528]

@alsdkj100 yeah i have a friend who is 5'3" and he played it lol so i bet you could pulll it off!!

[alsdkj100]

@musicfanatic528 I'm pretty short but i think i'll be able to play it

[crazylilflip]

@arthas63794851 I am using Burton

[arthas63794851]

Are you using traditional grip?

[musicfanatic528]

@alsdkj100 hope you have long arms or fast hands cause it gets prety spread out

[fightingforgotton]

composed in 1995.

[dj3ntz]

great job! love this piece

[alsdkj100]

I'm learning this piece as a freshmen. Any advice?

[crazylilflip]

@cayspawn I'd say it's about as difficult as rhythm song. But since you are doing rhythm song already, it shouldn't be that hard learning this piece since the stickings and motifs are fairly similar. Good luck!