Brevities
12 composiciones originales para ukelele barítono
Brevities es una colección de 12 piezas breves para ukelele barítono, compuestas por Choan Gálvez, al alcance de ukelelistas solistas de nivel medio.
Todas estas obras están escritas para la afinación habitual del barítono en Sol sexta (D G B E), pero las presentamos tanto en notación como en tablatura, así que podrás interpretarlas en cualquier ukelele con cuarta grave.
Brevities está disponible como libro en en papel y en edición digital en PDF.
From the back cover
This collection of original pieces for baritone ukulele is a real treat for the soul. I have listened to and played many of Choan’s compositions and I marvel at his ability to create such original, modern and imaginative pieces whilst subtly infusing them at times with a traditional Spanish flavour. These new compositions work beautifully on the baritone ukulele and bring out its warm, rich sound.
Choan’s music paints characters and tells stories. You will be taken down unexpected paths, shown something intriguing and new before being led back home. It’s humbling to see such compositional skill in action.
Always engaging, charming, clever and witty, sometimes dark or melancholic, Gálvez is undoubtedly a major voice in original ukulele composition and this book will be loved and cherished by all baritone players and their audiences.
Choan Gálvez once again delivers an outstanding collection of musical works for the ukulele, this time for the often-overlooked baritone ukulele. Here Gálvez holds nothing back as he presents a set of 12 beautiful works that are packed full of his characteristic charm, wit and mystery.
No matter your playing ability, no matter what your listening preferences are, any player will find a challenge and every player will find something to enjoy in the beautiful auditory landscapes that the maestro creates.
Tablaturas de muestra
Ukulele Hunt ha publicado la tablatura de Brevity for Anita.
La partitura de Brevity for Pam aparece en el número 30 de Uke Magazine, publicado en junio de 2022.
Las piezas
He aquí un índice de las doce piezas con detalles sobre tonalidad, tempo y compás, una muestra de los primeros compases de la tablatura y enlaces a interpretaciones en audio y vídeo.
Brevity for Pam
A two-part invention with a spicy early-romantic flavour. Pluck the low part with the thumb. Look for the right balance of dynamic and tone between the voices.
Brevity for Jan
A melancholic mazurka, in a minor key, with a twilight mood. A triumphal sun beam shines unexpectedly.
Brevity for Susan
I wanted to write something beautiful for Susan, and this piece is probably, the most beautiful in the set. Finish with a soft tambora.
Brevity for Anita
Let the lower voice arpeggios ring under this fluttering melody. Build up, then turn towards a peaceful ending.
Brevity for Cathy
This was going to be a 19th century style study, but developed into some kind of tango. Feel free to go wild on dynamics and timbral variations.
Brevity for Morgana
An exploration of high and low ends. Using harmonicsforthetopmelodyallowsforawide separation between voices.
Brevity for Lorraine
A two-act play about two lovers. They dance, they kiss, they discuss, they agree.
Brevity for Eloína
Reasonably simple to play. A danceable waltz, dedicated to one of my students.
Brevity for Gwendolyn
A ragtime with some unexpected rhythm and tonality changes, and the melodical syncopations that characterise the style. Play with steady pulse!
Brevity for Elisabeth
Sun, beach, waves. This one starts over the harmonies of a Hawaiian turnaround, then moves to a second section inspired by a traditional Canarian tune.
Brevity for Sam
One of the more harmonically interesting tunes in this set due to some characteristic augmented fourths. This piece presents its own share of minor challenges.
Brevity for Aline
A Brazilian choro in rondó form. Read it carefully and master its pulse before adding a pinch of rubato. Vary as you like.
