Chapter 1 The Basic Sound Dimensions
+= The Coronation —=+
An Improvisatory Work for Six Guitars
Accompanists 1 (two players): Peasants
Accompanists 2 (two players): Peasants
Soloist 1: The King.
Soloist 2: The Queen
Introduction
Cue 1
Accompanists 1 and Accompanists 2 begin even quarter notes in adagio
tempo (quarter note equals 60 beats per minute) in minor.
Imagine the interior of a large sunlit sixteenth-century cathedral.
Cue 2
Accompanists 1 begin to introduce occasional eighth notes.
Improvise in direct (at the same time) contrary motion to each other.
In E minor until Cue 3
At the same time, Accompanists 2 begin to introduce occasional eighth notes.
Improvise in direction canon at the bar motion to each other.
In E minor until Cue 3
Cue 3
Entrance of Themes
At King’s entrance
Accompanists 1 and 2 move to E major and muted strings
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