“Triple Threat” is a brand new work for beginning strings. The concept began with a conversation with Ariana Kramer – if students were exposed to meters other than 4/4 earlier, would they struggle less when encountering 6/8, cut time, or other time signatures like 5/4 or 7/8? Thus, “Triple Threat” was born.
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Here are some quick facts about the piece:
- “Triple Threat” is entirely in 3/4
- Uses just the notes of the D major scale (mostly the first six)
- Avoids awkward string crossings
- Uses mostly stepwise motion
- Violin, viola, and cello are on the D and A strings
- Bass uses the D and G strings
- There is a section for open solos – composed or improvise. Pre-composed solos are included with the piece. There are many options for performing this section.
- Parallel motion with power chords makes small ensembles sound bigger, and contribute a rock feel
- The number 3 is hidden throughout the work –
- In the time signature
- The opening “tri-ple threat” motive
- Parallel thirds in the harmony
- Look for anything that is played three times in a row
- And many more!
Jason Taurins 