Hands-On Size:Hands-On

Hands-On Size:Hands-OnPerformance Notes HANDS ON is a medium fast piece. This piece is best suited for elementary to middle school level ensembles. Rhythmically, HANDS ON consists of , and whole rests, , whole and 1 8th notes in groups of 2 and 4. This piece gets its title due to the fact that all instruments are played by handno sticks or mallets needed. At the start, the maracas provide a solid steady beat with a few pauses before letter A. At letter A, the bongos are

The mallet parts can be played on any instrument

Long trousers would be most helpful when students are performing the “tap on thighs” rhythms

Letter C is a sort of call-and-response

Therefore the “freeze position” parts that occur 4 measures before letters B and D should reflect a state of confusion

From measures 29 through 45

with swift ‘down-swipes

Each may be performed moderato to allegro

dotted ¼ notes with plenty of drags and flams

This piece gets its title due to the fact that all instruments are played by ‘hand’—no sticks or mallets needed

and bongos

The mallet part is very basic and is playable by a less experienced student

should be performed very softly