Alto Saxophone,Guitar,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1278149
By Dire Straits. By Mark Knopfler. Arranged by Derek Hasted. Film/TV,Pop. 13 pages. Derek Hasted #869846. Published by Derek Hasted (A0.1278149).
LOCAL HERO - WILD THEME - ALTO SAX and GUITAR DUET
Suits Classical, Acoustic or Electric Guitar
Derek Hasted writes Rightly described as an astonishingly beautiful piece, this music from the film Local Hero actually features twice on the soundtrack album, in different keys with different solo instruments.
My arrangement for Alto Sax and Classical Guitar exploits the sustain of the sax and the soft tones of nylon strings and works well at a slightly more modest pace compared to the original. I’ve taken the theme from the closing soundtrack version, where the melody is clear and powerful. My arrangement includes one or two little bits of Mark Knopfler’s quasi-improvised variations on the tune.Â
Note that the guitar part is played with a Capo on the first fret so that both players can enjoy an accessible key signature. The guitar part goes up the neck, and the position numbers are relative to the Capo (ie one fret higher than if there was no Capo fitted).
There are no dynamics, but the changing texture of the accompaniment creates the illusion of dynamic changes and you are welcome to add phrasing and dynamics to make the performance “yoursâ€.
The guitar part is a little challenging at speed but this will suit confident intermediate players.
This enjoyable concert item has a wonderfully captivating melody that the audience will be humming all the way home...
I hope you enjoy playing this piece!
This is one of a large and growing range of accessible ensembles from experienced arranger Derek Hasted, and is supplied as full score and parts. Derek's website at www.derek-hasted.co.uk/smp lists all his arrangements by title and by number of instruments, with links to soundclips and sample score.
