Slowly

Dove captures the essence of a relaxed amble through the countryside here. This unison 12/8 song is full of technical hurdles, but a really good challenge for improving singers.

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Resources

  1. Breathing and Airflow

  2. Performance Skills

  3. Dynamics

  4. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

  5. Spotlight on Jonathan Dove

Credits

Music by:
Jonathan Dove
Text by:
Alasdair Middleton

Performance track

Singers:
National Youth Choir of Great Britan Boys' Youth Choir
Conductor:
Greg Hallam
Accompanist:
Ruairi Edwards

Backing track

Pianist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Jazz
Tempo:
Relaxed Dotted Crotchet = 66
Time Signature:
12/8 and 6/8
Key Signature:
G Major (D Major)
Tonality:
Ambiguous
Range:
B3 - Bb4
Published by:
Peters Edition Limited, London
Piano Supporting Melody:
Rarely