Parallel Lines

Parallel Lines for Trombone and Percussion by Dani Howard (2015).

Percussion includes:

• Suspended Cymbal x 1
• Sizzle Cymbal x 1
• Splash Cymbal x 1
• Hi-Hat
• Tubular Bells
• Toms x 3
• Pair of Bongos x 1
• Orchestral Bass Drum
• Vibraphone

Performance Notes

Percussion

SET-UP A: 4 mallets labelled 1-4 (from left to right)

1. Soft vibraphone Mallet
2. Hot-rod
3. Hot-rod
4. Regular drum stick

The percussionist should exaggerate movements used on the Toms in the right hand.

Unless otherwise stated, two hot-rods will always be used on the suspended cymbal.

• X note heads on the top of the stave indicate cymbal
• Diamond note-heads indicate sizzle cymbal
• X note heads within the stave indicate rim of drum
• Regular note-heads within the stave indicate 3 toms.

The set-up should begin to the percussionists’ left, and move right as the piece goes on. eg. Vibraphone at the very right, BD in centre etc.

Trombone

Tremolo sign indicates flutter tongue.

Please gradually move between music stands (see set-up page at end of score).

Trombonist should remain parallel to the percussionist at all times (minimum 3 music stands required)