24 Bits: Hip-Hop Studies & Etudes (2006)
by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR)

Instrumentation: Various; performed as solo or mixed ensemble
Length: 120 mins / ~ 5 minutes per Etude*

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24 Bits for Beginning players (4 scores) $30+
24 Bits for Intermediate players (9 scores) $60+
24 Bits for Advance players (11 scores) $65+
24 Bits Complete Collection (24 scores) $155+

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COMPOSER’S NOTE:
Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes are short musical vignettes demonstrating various aspects of hip-hop music that were initially written for students at the Harlem School of the Arts where I served as chair of the Music Theory and Composition Department. My model for Hip-Hop Studies and Etudes were Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier and Philip Glass' Music in 12 Parts. Each one explores various aspects of Hip-Hop music, from rhythm to melody to harmony to form, and each one is composed in a highly original and personal manner. Hip-hop music constantly changes and evolves and these works try to capture a moment in the form and genre of hip-hop music and culture. -DBR

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*A collection of 24 pieces sold in 3 different bundles: for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. The scores are in C and are open instrumentation. Each score can be performed by soloists or mixed ensembles. Players choose which line(s) to play, instrumentation, number of players (1 to 100!) - its up to you. Choose a bundle based on your performance level or buy all 3 for the complete collection.