The Serpent (Digital Copy) Duet Every etude is written as

Every etude is written as if it were a small solo so they are suitable for audition or festival

with the suspended cymbal evoking a feeling of exotic mystery

Using your imagination you can visualize a peaceful ship slowing moving across the waves ringing the ships bell

Isabella" (eight players)

Volume is then decreased as both snares continue in unison

The Serpent (Digital Copy) Duet Every etude is written asPerformance Notes The Serpent is a mid tempo piece that often oscillates between loud and soft. It is best suited for the middle to the high school level ensemble. Rhythmically, The Serpent consists of 1 8th, , and whole rests; notes and 1 8th notes in groups of 2 and 4. The Serpent tells a story of observing a snakes often mysterious behavior (i. e. a cobra) in anticipation. The beginning introduces us to the serpentits color pattern, length,