User Manual

DAN MOORE 3

Yamaha Corporation of America • Band & Orchestral Division

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Example 2 shows a bass line with a chordal accompaniment.

Note that all of the chord tones indicated by the changes are

heard at some point during the two-beat duration of each chord.

Dan Moore

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Example 3

Example 3 shows the full effect with a bass line, chordal

accompaniment, and bits of the melody (the melody is

shown on the top line):

(Examples are excerpts from Danger Alley, a marimba/steel

pan duet published by Cricket City Music, which can be

heard on the Britain/Moore Duo CD Little World of Rhythm.

Used by permission.)

You can also go through the exercises with your duo

partner to develop duo playing skills. While one player

lays down the groove, the other player can practice

soloing. Vary the exercises by moving around the circle

of fourths, moving by thirds, or by using any number of

standard chord changes. You can also use major chords

or add more extensions to make your harmonies thicker.

Be creative, and have fun building grooves that lock in

and propel themselves along.

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Example 2