Arabesque for Solo Vibraphone - 4 mallets, advanced
Debussy's ethereal music seems to have been written for the vibraphone. Arabessque is a challenging recital/competition selection which maintains the integrity of the music while capitalizing on the vibraphone's beautiful tone.
Musical Features: This piece is a well known piano work by Debussy. Very colorful harmonies and prototypical Debussy form and textures. There are two distinct lines in the RH and LH.
Technical Features:
Quick intervallic shifts
Good control of all stroke types
No rolls
Pedaling techniques