Bethena

Bethena

20697
$4.95
Composer: Scott Joplin
Arranger: Paul W. Allen
Octaves Handbell: 5 - 6
Octaves Handchimes: n/a
Level: 3

 


 

This ragtime waltz was written in 1905 and combines both classical waltz and ragtime style. Paul has nicely adapted it for handbells incorporating mallets, plucks, and a few LVs plus ring touch techniques for perfectly placed accents and emphasis. It is graceful and takes advantage of subtle tempo nuances and dynamic expressions. Several key changes and segues lead to all of the variations plus there are several repeats, which may offer opportunities to adjust performance time if necessary. This is sure to become a staple in your concert repertoire.   Click here to view/listen to this title and more on our YouTube channel  

Octave Ranges
5-6 Octaves
Themes
Americana
Big Band and Dance
Concert
Jazz, blues
Rhythmic
School and Youth
Secular - general usage
Level of Difficulty
Level 3
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