Sharpened Stick
General Info
Year: 2025
Publisher: Tapspace Publications
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 00:05:30
Cost: Score and Parts - $48.00 | Score Only - $0.00
Instrumentation
Player I: 4 Tom-Toms, Bass Drum w/Pedal, Splash Cymbal, Cowbell
Player II: 2 Congas, 2 Bongos, Cowbell
Player III: 4 Brake Drums, Wood Block, Field Drum
Player IV: Piccolo Snare Drum, Hi-Hat, Wood Block
Player V: 4 Tom-Toms, Concert Bass Drum, Chinese Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Cowbell
Program Notes
The Sharpend Stick is a Native American war song and dance that is in the “fish-step” style. It is said that the popular 1920’s dance craze the “Charleston” was derived from this dance.
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Sharpened Stick - Percussion Quintet
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