![]() ![]() A word of caution: it was written for the 2021 Bluecoats drumline and requires that level of ensemble skill to achieve a high-quality performance. Overall, “Syvåtte” has a lot of energy while avoiding the over-the-top bombastic nature of many in-the-lot warmup-style pieces. It incorporates well-balanced features for all three sections and encourages players to go from paradiddle rudiments to singles to more isolated punctuations interchangeably. If your advanced-level drumline needs to work on its groove and feel in 7/8, this could be what you are looking for. A host of hybrid rudiments and irregular rhythms will challenge the most skilled contemporary rudimental players. Throughout this work, Carter explores different feels within 7/8 to create new and intriguing rhythmic textures. This cadence combines simplicity with fun and will be an instant crowd favorite for any marching percussion performance. The title “Syvåtte” is a combination of the two Norwegian words for seven ( syv ) and eight ( åtte ), which is in reference to the driving and incessant 7/8 time signature used for most of the piece. Campbells work as percussion instructor and clinician is legendary. Written for and dedicated to the 2021 Bluecoats drumline, Roger Carter’s groove-filled piece “Syvåtte” (pronounced “Seev-OTT-uh”) is inspired by the tune “Alfonso Muskedunder” by Norwegian DJ Todd Terje. ![]()
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