Duet Uno

Performance Notes

 Duet Uno is a medium-tempo piece for 2 snare drums.  This piece is suited for middle- to high school level percussionists.  Rhythmically, Duet Uno consists of 1/8^th, ¼, ½ and whole rests, 16^th, 1/8^th, ¼, ½ and notes.  Rolls range from 9 through 17.

 Duet Uno is a classic snare drum duet, starting with a f unison introduction.  The ‘trade-offs’ begin at measure 5, with a few unison measures interspersed.  Rolls may be open or closed.  Open rolls are employed in rudimental-style, marching band and drum core applications.  Closed rolls are employed in the traditional, concert-style setting.  Pay close attention to dynamics and crescendos and decrescendos for a more effective performance.  The fermata roll at the last measure may be ended with a conductor’s cue, a visual cue or agreed-upon amount of time between the performers.

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