Etude No.

1
for Bassoon Solo

Christopher Walker

Performance Notes
The tempo of Rubato qd = ca.50 is meant to be a general guideline and I stress the value of the e = e in the second measure which will apply throughout the whole piece. At mm.47 with the introduction of the Lively! "B" section, there does not necessarily need to be a tempo change, but rather a shift in moods presented. The nature of the rhythms will inherently feel dance-like and should be played as felt by the performer. The "a sudden shift a capo" is meant as an immediate release from the "B" section and a return to the original feel of the piece. As always, have fun! the performer's interpretation of tempo in solo repertoire. Just make sure to note however

Christopher Walker

Etude No. 1
Rubato q. = ca. 50 Bassoon

for Bassoon Solo Christopher Walker

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(=)

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13

20

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accel. a tempo

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27

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Etude No. 1

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?3 4

# b #. 2 # 3 4 4 # # 3 # . f p . b # j # . ? n b b b . b

6 #. n # 8 J P

42

B # . . b

48

. b b #. n # . 4 b # j 4 b J F
Lively!

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2 4 4 b # 4 > > >

3

52

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rit. a tempo
60

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? b . -

(simile)

>

a sudden shift a capo

2 4 - .

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3 4 # p

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decresc.

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moilto rit.

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