Big Band Swing

Hi MG,
That's quite a compliment_ Thank You!
Quote:Brings back memories. "The last radio-but-no-TV-yet years and the pile of 78's my parents had and nights a baby sitter didn't know bed time meant radio off time and, of course, the broadcasts on New Year's Eve during those years".
How about some more memories? I fully remember sitting on the bed with my brother, sister, mom and dad listening to these on the radio:
Inner Sanctum ( The slowly opening creaky door ), The Shadow (Who knows?...The Shadow knows), Gangbusters, the Green Hornet ( I even remember the music theme ), Amos N' Andy, Digger O'dell (The friendly undertaker), etc., etc.
Quote: "Can the triplet 32nds in the second, sixth, etc., measures really be played that fast"?
Yes, they are not distinctly played triplets. Basically, they are "ghost notes" ( made by sliding your thumb nail up or down the keyboard..can also be done on the horn).
Harmony? Most of what I have done is simply notes in unison or octaves, with occasional 3rds in the tenor part. I thought it could use a few 5ths and 7ths there also. Yes, I considered and will probably later add some more depth. I thought about using the tuba, as well as another trombone, baritone or bass clarinet. Thanks for the ideas!
BTW, I probably won't shelve it that long. I started on a Concerto and it took me 2 days to write 4 bars. That one may have to be done little by little over the next 20 years. Now, I am thinking of a country tune ( I want to learn how to play the harmonica )... hee, hee! Ain't this stuff fun?
Fred