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What A Wonderful World
23737871
23737871
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Orchestra, String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1893858
By Louis Armstrong. By Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Musaic. This edition: pdf. Film/TV, Jazz, Pop, Standards, Swing. 8 pages. Musaic #1452351. Published by Musaic (A0.1893858).This professional arrangement of the hopeful and uplifting classic "What a Wonderful World" is scored for Strings Ensemble. Arranged by MUSAIC, this version captures the gentle swing and lyrical beauty of the original song made famous by Louis Armstrong.
Arrangement Highlights
Instrumentation: Scored for a full string section including Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, and Violoncello.
Rhythmic Feel: The arrangement is set in a light Swing style at ♩ = 70, maintaining the relaxed, flowing character of the ballad.
Technical Textures:
The Violoncellos provide a consistent, rolling triplet foundation that drives the harmonic motion .
Lyrical melodic lines are shared across the upper strings, featuring expressive phrasing and synchronized triplet figures .
Dynamics and Expression: The score includes detailed dynamic markings, from delicate mp sections to broad mf swells, and utilizes a rallentando to bring the piece to a sentimental close .
Professional Layout: The download provides a clearly engraved Full Score (4 pages) designed for professional readability and ease of rehearsal.
Technical Specifications
Key Signature: F Major (one flat).
Tempo: ♩ = 70 (Swing).
Difficulty: Intermediate—ideal for student string orchestras, wedding ensembles, or professional quartets looking for a high-quality pop-standard arrangement.
About the Arranger
MUSAIC provides high-quality arrangements that balance respect for iconic melodies with rich, idiomatic string writing. Every score is meticulously crafted to ensure a rewarding experience for performers and an engaging atmosphere for any audience.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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