Fascinating Rhythm (414.01) (Neuheit Ensemble) Programme note: One of his most recorded songs, Fascinating Rhythm was written by Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by his brother Ira, for the Broadway show, Lady be Good. Performance note: Take a bright tempo and play with light, rhythmic style. Quavers should by swung througout apart from in the waltz feel section, J to L The accompaniment off-beat rhythms may be difficult to co-ordinate: avoiding heavy articulation and feeling the tempo as 2 in a bar should help.
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