Nanafushi

by ; arr. Jeffery Crowell

Medium/Advanced Concert Percussion

3 Players

Instrumentation:

• 2 sets of bongos
• 2 congas
• 2 floor toms
• 2 kick drums
• 2 small concert bass drums*
• 1 pair of Asian, “jing” style cymbals**
• High and low clave

*Played with a foot pedal on each.
*Sometimes called “chappas.”

Tetsuro Naito’s piece Nanafushi was originally written for the famous Taiko group, KODO. Here arranger Jeffery Crowell has distilled it down to a creative arrangement for a trio of western percussion instruments. Percussionists use their hands and both feet to blaze through the energetic work. This one definitely requires intensity and physical stamina! Written in a “pseudo swing” rhythmic interpretation (not straight, not swung, but somewhere in between) and featuring an abundance of soloistic flair, this barn-burner will keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording