Di Bartolo-Nine Lives-SD

Nine Lives by Anthony M. Di Bartolo is a snare drum solo based on a Turkish Romany "gypsy" rhythm called the Roman Havasi. This dance is usually in 9/8 and is known to be very expressive and enthusiastic. The original rhythm enters several times, yet should never feel over-played. Whether it is ornamented, accented differently, or stated in a different tempo, it is never the same. The player is encouraged to emphasize the phrasing of accents during these theme entrances to enhance the feel and truly make it "groove."