The High Low Blues

This fun and cool-sounding piece is the perfect way to introduce the difference between F-sharp and F-natural as well as C-sharp and C-natural to your young orchestra. The melodies are passed around to all sections, keeping everyone on their toes deciding whether to play their F's and C's "high" or "low." A simple ride cymbal part adds color and pizazz. A great way to teach standard 12-bar blues form. For an extra challenge, have students swing the eighth notes. Correlates to Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 4. (2:30)