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What A Wonderful World
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Orchestra, String Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1893863
By Louis Armstrong. By Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Musaic. This edition: pdf. Film/TV, Jazz, Pop, Standards, Swing. 10 pages. Musaic #1452356. Published by Musaic (A0.1893863).This professional arrangement of the soulful and iconic classic "What a Wonderful World" is scored for String Orchestra (or String Quintet). Arranged by MUSAIC, this version beautifully preserves the gentle swing and optimistic lyricism of the original masterpiece by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss .
Arrangement Highlights
Instrumentation: Comprehensive score for Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Violoncello, and Contrabass .
Rhythmic Feel: Set in a relaxed Swing style at ♩ = 70, capturing the ballad's signature laid-back atmosphere.
Technical Textures:
Violoncellos drive the harmonic movement.
Contrabasses provide rhythmic clarity using a mix of a pulsing pizzicato and arco techniques to anchor the ensemble.
The upper strings (Violins and Violas) share melodic responsibilities, featuring expressive phrasing and coordinated triplet figures .
Professional Layout: This edition includes a clearly engraved Full Score followed by Individual Parts for all five sections, meticulously designed for professional readability and rehearsal efficiency.
Technical Specifications
Key Signature: F Major.
Tempo: ♩ = 70 (Swing).
Expressive Markings: Includes detailed dynamic swells, accents, and a final rallentando for a broad, sentimental conclusion.
Level: Intermediate—perfect for student string orchestras, wedding musicians, or professional ensembles.
About the Arranger
MUSAIC specializes in high-quality orchestrations that balance instrumental idiomatic writing with respect for the original artist's intent. Every score is crafted to ensure a rewarding performance experience and a high-caliber sound 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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