Willmarth-Ode to the One-Armed Drummer (SP)-P

In Ode to the One-Armed Drummer, John Willmarth explores a range of tasty rhythmic textures, all built around a rock groove. Most notably, groupings of five and 4:3 polyrhythms are featured throughout. The multi-percussion setup resembles a drum set, but adds the colors of cowbell, jam block, splash cymbal, and mounted tambourine.

This work is a great way for intermediate performers to explore multi-percussion setups and rhythmic layers. Originally written for a student of Willmarth’s who had a broken arm, it may optionally be played one-handed!

Ode to the One-Armed Drummer ships as a printed, professionally bound folio with a full-color cover.

• Number of players: 1
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Instrumentation: Splash cymbal, Jam block, mounted tambourine, cowbell, snare drum, large tom, kick drum