Instrumental Duet Cello,Instrumental Duet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.802594 Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Peet du Toit. Contemporary. Score and parts. 1 pages. Peet du Toit #5853637. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.802594). The second Prelude, in C-sharp minor, also has the distinct flavour of jazz. The piece begins with a subdued melodywinding its way above a smooth, steady bassline. The harmonies and melodies of this piece are built on thirds,emphasizing both the interval of the seventh and the major/minor duality of the blues scale. Gershwin himself referredto the piece as a sort of blues lullaby. This abridged version is in d (minor) for your pleasure.
