Doppeltone

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Michael Huestis

General Info

Year of Published: 2025
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Difficulty: Elementary
Duration: 00:02:40
Cost: $32.00

Instrumentation

Required

Part 1: Snare Drum (High and Low) & Triangle
Part 2: 2 Tom Toms & Suspended Cymbal
Part 3: Congas & Tambourine

Bonus

Part 4: Crash Cymbal & Ride Cymbal & Sizzle Cymbal & China Cymbal & Suspended Cymbal & Hi Hat
Part 5: Wind Chimes & Suspended Cymbal & 2 Wood Block
Part 6: Concert Bass Drum

Program Notes

German for “double tone” or “two tones,” "Doppeltone" utilizes three primary performers utilizing two non-pitched instruments that produce different tones. The piece can be performed as a trio, while colors and timbres can be increased with the optional addition of three more performers.

Works for Percussion by this Composer

Ensemble

A Little Tango
Haut Metall Holz
Large Up
Me Irie
Socal Gal

Flexible Ensemble

Bomba para los Niños
Doppeltone
The Cat's Pajamas

Reference