The musical term "giocoso" means "humorous", and composer Paul McKlveen achieves this mood by contrasting staccato and legato sections, using harder mallets for a brighter sound, and writing a merry original melody. The tempo is quarter = 144, which goes quickly in 46 measures.
Composer:
McKlveen, Paul A.
Arranger:
Octaves:
3-5
Copyright:
2005
Level:
2
Rating:
Easy Medium
Less than a full Handbell Choir:
N/A
Classification:
Humorous Original Composition Secular
Technique:
Mallet
Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
Instrument:
N/A
Season:
N/A
Bells Used:
Three Octaves (25) Four Octaves(31) Five Octaves(35)