Eotvos-Speaking Drums arr. Klein (unaccompanied solo version)-1T/P

Based on poems by Sandor Weores and Jayadeva (Indian, 12th-13th cent.), this somewhat theatrical piece involves spoken text while playing and moving between five different stations.

Additional Information:

• Number of players: 1
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Instrumentation:
• Position A: High snare drum (13"/14"x 3"/4"), low snare drum (14"x 6.5")
• Position B: Cowbell,5 mokushos, 3 gliss gongs, 2 woodblocks
• Position C: China cymbal placed on 32" timpano, triangle
• Position D: Tibetan cymbal (w/large bell), 4 junk instruments
• Position E: 4 toms suspended above head height, 2 tam tams, 1 very large African kalabash