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Misty

Music by Erroll Garner

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Reprinted by permission of Hal Leonard LLC

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ERROLL GARNER MISTY arranged for

solo marimba

by Justin Lamb

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TSPCS23-004

PROGRAM NOTES

As a primarily classically trained percussionist, I’ve always wanted to engage more with the classic jazz standards that so many people know and love. While sitting at a keyboard, flipping through the Fake Book and playing a few tunes (very amateurishly), I turned to Erroll Garner’s beloved tune and immediately began thinking of ways I could transform this song on the marimba—thus began the first drafts of this piece. It is my goal that this arrangement will allow you to explore just a small piece of the jazz repertoire on marimba without the pressure of improvising everything on the spot. I encourage you to listen to the wonderful lyrical voices who have recorded this famous love song, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and others. I hope you enjoy learning and performing this iconic tune.

—Justin Lamb

PERFORMANCE NOTES

• The first iteration of the original melody is included in the small staff above the marimba part. Performers should make themselves aware of this original, unornamented melody in order to more easily bring out the melodic material in the marimba arrangement. Please note that the original melody in the small staves may exhibit small differences in rhythm when compared to the arrangement.

• In measures 1–4, the roll speed should be quick, imitating tremolos on strings. In measures 5–8, use a slower roll speed for a more legato feel.

• Places marked with an asterisk (*) denote straight eighth note rhythms (not swung).

• All dynamics should be considered as suggestions. Performers are welcome to adjust depending on their own musical convictions. Additionally, performers are encouraged to emulate the style by letting the melodic notes break away from the strict time in the left hand (mm. 25–end). Lastly, performers are welcome to explore their own improvisational ideas in this arrangement, particularly in mm. 41–55.

• Similarly, the included stickings are suggestions; performers should feel free to alter stickings if desired to suit their preferences.

• The arranger suggests using a multitoned mallet such as the Malletech Leigh Howard Stevens Series in order to bring out the slurred figures in the music. A graduated set of mallets is recommended, with at least a softer mallet in the bass.

• Misty requires a 5-octave marimba.

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Level: Advanced Approx. playing time: 4'30"

GARNER ARRANGED BY JUSTIN LAMB

MISTY

ERROLL

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