Shuffleupagus

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Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano, Drum Set — Shuffleupagus is a blues shuffle. A shuffle has a triplet swing feel, and the eighth notes are swung. A solo section gives students an opportunity to improvise using a G blues scale (G, B≤, C, C≥, D, F) or G minor pentatonic scale (G, B≤, C, D, F). Staccato notes should be very short. Performers should swing hard on this piece! Your students will have a great time with Shuffleupagus, a fun blues shuffle meant to be played in a loose swing style. A solo section gives students an opportunity to break free and improvise. Performers can swing hard on this piece! Dur.: 2:56

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