Surfboard

Surfboard was written during the bossa nova explosion of the 1960s by Antonio Carlos Jobim, the world-renowned Brazilian composer and piano player. In this adaptation for intermediate to younger percussion ensembles, Murray Gusseck lays the groundwork for players to focus on the polyrhythmic four-over-three aspect of the melody while not requiring technique beyond two mallets. That, along with the tune’s overall chromatic nature, makes it a good etude for less-experienced players as they learn to navigate the white and black keys while rhythmically playing over the barlines. Basic samba rhythms and a clever meter change before the recapitulation make for a catchy, groovy, memorable piece for percussion ensemble!

 

This piece comes as a professionally printed and bound score and a set of printed parts.