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Fluentem Gravis (Guitar Tablature and Sheet Music)

SM-000374574
Alternative title
Flowing
Composer
Dylan Lawrence Gibson
Publisher
Dylan Lawrence Gibson
Genre
Classical / Piece
Instrumentation
Classical guitar
Scored for
Solo
Type of score
For a single performer, Tablature
Key
G major
Duration
2'0"
Difficulty
Medium
Year of composition
2016

Description
The composition Fluentem Gravis (Latin) is largely based on idealistic and characteristic accompanimental ideas that vary between and make use of:

(1) ‘standard’ arpeggio figures (which expand),
(2) di-chords/dyads,
(3) and variations on Alberti bass.

The use of these compositional figures aims to create, as the name suggests, a sense of ‘flowing’ motions. Conversely, the composition fluctuates between the ‘open’ position and ‘closed’ neck positions that a lute instrumentalist would be accustomed to using – as these open positions are more resonant and allow for more precise dynamic control.

By way of performance suggestions, it would be best to apply and make use of terraced dynamics (to emphasise an ‘abrupt’ flowing between different registers). Additionally, the beginning of the composition can be played using a tasto position (to emulate the sound of a cello) and the positioning of ponticelli (close to the bridge) can be used in measure 16-20 (rehearsal marking [B]).

Conversely, it is important to note that the di-chords/dyads presented in measured 16-18 and 26 acts as ‘linking’ sections and can be emphasised dynamically and dramatically.

Upload date: 05 Nov 2019

 

Sheet music file
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