Trois Gymnopedies

Trois Gymnopedies by Erik Satie arranged for Any Saxophone Solo with Piano. Includes parts for E flat and B flat saxophones. Originally the first and third pieces were published separately in 1888; the second, 1895. The set of three was published in 1898. They are deceptively simple but not easy to play. These short, atmospheric pieces are written in 3/4 time, with each sharing a common theme and structure. The Trois Gymnopedies are regarded as an important precursor to modern ambient music. The melodies of the pieces use deliberate, but mild, dissonances against the harmony, producing a piquant, melancholy effect that matches the performance instructions, which are to play each piece "painfully" (douloureux), "sadly" (triste), or "serious" (grave). This arrangement of Trois Gymnopedies is complete and in the original keys. It includes the following parts: Piano Score (with solo saxophone part in concert pitch) E flat Saxophone: Alto or Baritone Saxophone B flat Saxophone: Soprano or Tenor Saxophone