Using only the notes of the D major scale, Richard Meyer has fashioned a medieval-sounding piece that is sure to fascinate your beginning string students.

The minor key, modal harmonies, and driving rhythms give this piece a very mature sound.

The aggressive main theme is introduced by violins and violas, with cello and bass in counterpoint.

The theme later returns in canon, with cellos and basses being chased (hunted) by the violins and violas. Very dramatic from start to finish! 

(Program Notes were taken from the publisher)

 

Composer: Richard Meyer

Style: Epic

Difficulty: Grade 1

Duration: 3:00

3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): Yes 

Bowings and Fingerings: Yes

Fastest Tempo: Allegro ♩ = 112

Key: B minor

Publisher: Highland/Etling

 

 

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