Teardrop

Initially written for the double bass by the beloved Italian opera composer Gioachino Rossini, this arrangement of Teardrop for solo vibraphone captures the wistful romance of Rossini's original. The piece works beautifully for vibraphone specifically for its magical bell-like quality, allowing percussionists the opportunity to focus on musicality and shaping lyrical phrases. The pedaling, mallet dampening, and motor choices are left to the discretion of the performer, which allows younger players the chance to show off their creativity and allow their individual voice to be expressed.