The Beautiful Araguaney

Joropo: Colombia and Venezuela

Mark Contreras (composer)

Instrumentation

  • Violin 1
  • Violin 2
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Double Bass
  • Percussion (opt.)
$65.00
SKU
STR29

Format:

The Araguaney is a bright, flowering tree that is also the national tree of Venezuela, from where this vibrant "joropo" style of song and dance originates. The natural harmonics played by violins imitate a characteristic sound of the Venezuelan and Colombia plains: the whistle, with which the people of the region communicate with each other and call animals, continuing a regional legend known as the whistler or "el silbón." Set in A minor with traditional syncopated rhythms, this liting piece includes optional percussion for an authentic sound.

SKU: STR29
Ensemble: String Orchestra
Grade: 3
Duration: 00:03:12
Key: A minor
Tempo: q = 72, q = 150
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Product Type: Score and Parts
Weight: 0.652 lbs.
UPC: 798408102913
ISBN: 9798299500318
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