Atenteben

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Composer Name

Bob Becker

General Info

Year: 1982
Duration: 00:04:30
Difficulty: Intermediate
Publisher: KPP
Cost: Score and Parts - $25.00   |   Score Only - $0.00

Instrumentation

Player 1: Marimba
Player 2: Marimba
Player 3: Marimba
Player 4: Shekere
Player 5: Agogo Bells
Player 6: High African Drum
Player 7: Low African Drum

Program Notes

Atenteben by Bob Becker is a piece for marimbas and drums inspired by the Ghanaian flute called the atenteben. The melodies are reminiscent of Ghanaian flute ensembles while the rhythmic patterns are loosely based on traditional Ewe dance music. This fun, happy piece will bring a smile to the players and the audience, while giving them exposure to African music.

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Works for Percussion by this Composer

Atenteben – Percussion Septet
Away Without Leave – Percussion Quintet
Cryin' Time – Percussion Duo; with Piano; with Voice
Cymbal – Percussion Quintet
Lahara – Percussion Solo; with Percussion Ensemble
Mudra – Percussion Quintet
Never In Word – Percussion Trio; with Piano; with Voice
Noodrem – Percussion Quartet; with Piano
Palta – Percussion Septet; with Tabla
Prisoners of the Image Factory – Percussion Duo; with Piano
The Firefly Hunt – Marimba Solo; with Voice
There is a Time – Percussion Duo; with Piano
Turning Point – Percussion Quartet; with Piano
Unseen Child – Percussion Quintet