Passacaille (5-7 octaves) by George Frideric Handel Handbell Choir - Digital Sheet Music

By George Frideric Handel

Set in G minor, a key which Charpentier alluded to as "severe and magnificent", Handel's Suite No. 7 for harpsichord captures those sentiments in this set of variations. "Passacaille", the French term noted by Handel in the original score, is more commonly known to us in its Italian variant, Passacaglia. Handel's version breaks from the norm in that it is in 4/4 instead of 3/4, and in place of a constant bass theme there is a repeating series of chords used as a support to the variations. As Handel gradually increases the complexity of the subdivisions, he also surprises us by straying into a more chromatic language, providing a fun challenge for the ringers. The effect of plucked harpsichord strings finds its way into this transcription through the occasional use of mallets. Voicing: 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes Composer: Georg Frederich Handel Arranger: Fred Gramann Tune source: Suite No. 7, HWV 432, from Suites de pices pour le Clavecin, London 1720 Season: General Level: 4- CGB11315, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes 5.50

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Instrument:
Handbell Percussion
Ensembles:
Handbell Choir
Genres:
Christmas Baroque Period
Composers:
George Frideric Handel
Publishers:
Chorister's Guild - Digital
UPC:
749193029534
Format:
Score
Item types:
Digital
Artist:
George Frideric Handel
Arrangers:
Fred Gramann
Usages:
Sacred
Size:
8.5 x 11 inches
Number of Pages:
12

Handbells - Level 3+ - Digital Download

SKU: C7.CGB1131

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Fred Gramann. Christmas. With Optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes. Handbell Score. 12 pages. Chorister's Guild - Digital #CGB1131. Published by Chorister's Guild - Digital (C7.CGB1131).

UPC: 749193029534. 8.5 x 11 inches.

Set in G minor, a key which Charpentier alluded to as "severe and magnificent", Handel's Suite No. 7 for harpsichord captures those sentiments in this set of variations. "Passacaille", the French term noted by Handel in the original score, is more commonly known to us in its Italian variant, Passacaglia. Handel's version breaks from the norm in that it is in 4/4 instead of 3/4, and in place of a constant bass theme there is a repeating series of chords used as a support to the variations. As Handel gradually increases the complexity of the subdivisions, he also surprises us by straying into a more chromatic language, providing a fun challenge for the ringers. The effect of plucked harpsichord strings finds its way into this transcription through the occasional use of mallets. Voicing: 5, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes Composer: Georg Frederich Handel Arranger: Fred Gramann Tune source: Suite No. 7, HWV 432, from Suites de pices pour le Clavecin, London 1720 Season: General Level: 4- CGB11315, 6 or 7 octaves handbells with optional 5, 6 or 7 octaves handchimes 5.50.

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