The Lost Tomb

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass, Piano — The music for The Lost Tomb has its origin in the pages of the historical based novels that I enjoy reading so much. The music has both an intrigue and a heart-pounding pulse that keeps the player and the listener on the edge of their seat. This original composition also presents some outstanding teaching tools for the developing string student.The piece starts with a slow, ominous melody in the first violin that builds suspense. Be mindful of the tutti rest on beat one of m. 9 that launches a crescendo into the fast section. The main melody here relies on this same rest on beat one. It keeps the intensity at a level high and provides an effective rhythmic teaching-tool for your students. This melody is then developed with harmony underneath and varying rhythmic accompaniments. The celli and basses get their opportunity on the melody at m. 45. Theopening melody returns at m. 55 to bring the piece full circle. This builds up to one final presentation of the melody at m. 64 which drives to a climactic D major chord at the end. The Lost Tomb has its origin in the pages of historically-based novels enjoyed by the composer. The music has both an intrigue and a heart-pounding pulse that keeps the player and the listener on the edge of their seat. This original composition also presents some outstanding teaching tools for the developing string student. It starts with a slow, ominous melody in the first violin that builds suspense. This melody is then developed with harmony underneath and varying rhythmic accompaniments. The celli and basses get their opportunity on the melody towards the end, and the opening melody returns to bring the piece full circle. A lovely, dramatic showcase for the young group. Dur.: 4:20

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