DANZE ASIMMETRICHE

Description

for wind orchestra

1. Follia – La Folia
2. Pastorale
3. Passacaglia

by Alberto Secondo Gallo

These Asymmetrical Dances are a collection of three short pieces for concert band (degree of
difficulty 4), with a tonal and discursive musical language. The work is intended for the study of
asymmetrical times, and can therefore be particularly useful for conducting students.
Asymmetrical times (5/8, 7/8, 10/8, etc.) are metric indications consisting of combinations of
beats
of two and three eighth notes. It should be remembered that in these rhythmic situations the
quaver
always maintains the same duration, therefore the movement with three eighth notes is really a
quaver
longer, and must not become a triplet.
The presence of many optional instruments allows the Dances to be played even with small
instrumental groups, thanks to the replacements provided in the strumentation.
The total duration of the pieces is included in nine minutes about.