Fantazija by Peter Kosovec (part 6) Brac 2

Đuka report:
By now we've already marvelled at the technique required to play this song. Now, in the brac 2 part, let's examine the arrangement. The first thing that stood out to me about this part was the fact that Peter chose to double the prim in some spots and then divide into harmony a third or a sixth apart. Up until measure 89, there really isn't any parallel harmony line. Then at measure 89, things remain doubled with the prim until the repeat. At that point, the harmony (a third below) begins. (Incidently, if you see that any of the first endings are empty, it means that the first repeat is doubling the prim) For a song as quick as this and with as many counter melodies as it has (i.e. cimbalom/celo), too much harmony may have been overpowering
and thick. The other point of interest of the second brac part is the transitions from section to section. Take measures 106 and 114 for example. If you play the prim and brac part together slowly, it is pretty hard on the ears. However, each line by itself leads perfectly into the next note, and when played together in tempo, you don't notice anything un-nerving. Chromatic runs are one of many ways tamburasicreate effective transitions. I hope this helps you a little. Until next time, sretno!

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