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Christmas in 7/8?

Posted by Thunder on 11/9/2022, 1:25 pm

Afternoon!

I'm looking at a piece that has 7/8 time for the spring and this will be my first foray into the meter.

I'd like to, if one exists, program a Christmas tune that also happens to have 7/8. However I'm not coming up with any in my library or cursory searches online.

Anyone have any suggestions? 4A varsity group with strong enough players to play a 3+ or accessible 4.

Thanks!

Re: Christmas in 7/8?

Posted by Old dude on 11/13/2022, 2:12 pm, in reply to "Christmas in 7/8?"

If you need mixed meter look to some Fresh Air arrangements. They've been around a while but they're still fresh. Thanks C.Davis!

Re: Christmas in 7/8?

Posted by Mark on 11/10/2022, 10:20 am, in reply to "Christmas in 7/8?"

Ancient Carol Variants! (Chris Bernotas) 7/8 and terrific arrangement. Very well written. Grade 3.5.

Re: Christmas in 7/8?

Posted by Me on 11/9/2022, 4:22 pm, in reply to "Christmas in 7/8?"

Ancient Carol Variants by Bernotas has 7/8 and is a lot of fun to play!

Re: Christmas in 7/8?

Posted by Curious on 11/9/2022, 2:38 pm, in reply to "Christmas in 7/8?"

I have "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" coming in tomorrow. It is in 7/8 for a majority of the piece.

JWPepper God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen