Details
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Ensembles:
- 4-Part A Cappella
- Genres:
- 21st Century Pop Rock Contemporary
- Composers:
- Ed Sheeran
- Publishers:
- Julian Hay
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Artist:
- Ed Sheeran
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 8
SKU: A0.1279926
By Ed Sheeran. By Benjamin Levin and Ed Sheeran. Arranged by Julian Hay. 21st Century,A Cappella,Contemporary,Pop,Rock. 8 pages. Julian Hay #871338. Published by Julian Hay (A0.1279926).This arrangement was commissioned for, and premiered by, Voices Co. Pop A Cappella Academy. It is versatile and catchy, and has been performed by our Vocal Bands as well as our larger ensembles. This arrangement has the drive and momentum of the original song but with delicate moments, and some 5-part harmony as the song progresses.
VOCAL LAYOUT:
The melody, or lead line, is divided amongst the vocal parts to give variety. The B.G (background) parts replicate the instrumental accompaniment of the original track, filling out the arrangement and creating the contemporary texture that is at the heart of Pop A Cappella. When it's performed, it should be heavy on the rhythm and bass! The Rhythm (Beatbox) and Bass should be a feature, and they provide the arrangement with the groove and vibe it needs.
The dynamics give an indication which vocal parts should be strongest at any given moment, but changes may need to be made depending on the number / balance of singers, and the strengths of each vocal section. As a general rule, the melody or lead should be strongest, followed by any harmony parts (those with lyrics), followed by any background parts (Oos / Ahs / Dms, etc).
The full arrangement is scored for SSAB and Vocal Percussion (beatboxing). The song also works as SATB and could be transposed into lower key to help with some of the higher passages.
RHYTHM & BASS:
This Beatboxing part is suitable for moderate to advanced performers, and is scored used drum notation. Specific Beatboxing notes are included in their own section.
If your ensemble is without a bass or a beatboxer you could consider the following options:
- Use electric bass guitar playing the bass part
- Use a drum kit or drum box (Cajon)
- Use a piano to provide some simple background accompaniment
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE:
If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly, we'd be happy to reply to any questions via email, or you can also book in a 1:1 consultation between your M.D and Julian Hay, or a Zoom workshop with your ensemble for specific feedback:
E. [email protected]
W. www.voicesco.nz.
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- Series:
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- Artists:
- Ed Sheeran
- Ensemble:
- 4-Part A Cappella
- Publisher:
- Julian Hay