NICHOLAS V. HALL MOTION NO. 2 for
Motion No. 2 by Nicholas V. Hall © 2024 Tapspace Publications, LLC (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
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TSPCD24-003
PROGRAM NOTES
The second piece in a series of works for percussion duo, Motion No. 2 is a study of common rock and funk rhythms. Originally derived from grooves on a drumset—and continuing the series’ goal of challenging two individuals to act as a single unit—each player performs separate segments of the primary and secondary musical material to create a cohesive whole. The combination of a laid-back feel and fast, intertwining rhythms creates the unique groove-based texture that is Motion No. 2.
— Nicholas V. Hall
PERFORMANCE NOTES
• After taking the D.S., play the first ending at m. 22 and repeat back to letter B before jumping to the Coda at the end of m. 21.
• The kick drum should be laid flat and is shared between both players. The China cymbal and splash cymbal should be placed on either end of the setup and are also shared by both players.
• The four toms should be pitched high to low—1 being the highest and 4 being the lowest—with player one having toms 1 and 3 and player two having toms 2 and 4. The exact pitches of each drum are not defined as long as there is a distinct separation between each drum.
PLAYERS AND INSTRUMENTATION
Motion No. 2 requires 2 players with the following instrumentation:
Player 1 — kick drum (mounted)*, China cymbal*, splash cymbal*, 2 toms (high and medium)
Player 2 — kick drum (mounted)*, China cymbal*, splash cymbal*, 2 toms (medium-high and medium-low)
*shared by both players
SUGGESTED SETUP
NOTATION KEY
Level: Med-Advanced
3'30"
MOTION NO. 2
