CGE684 Diu Diu Dang (Two-part)
Description
Doug Wagner's vibrant arrangement of this beloved Taiwanese folk song takes listeners on an irresistible musical train ride. The iconic "diu diu dang" phrase vividly recreates water dripping on train carriages as they rumble through a tunnel, while imitative vocal scoring and vocal percussion capture the hiss and chug of a steam engine in motion. A rolling piano mirrors the hypnotic sway of the tracks, and Sandpaper Blocks add percussive authenticity- making Diu Diu Dang a culturally rich, utterly unique concert experience.
Voicing: Two-part and piano
Arranger: Douglas E. Wagner
Season: Concert, Festival, Multicultural
Watch the score with music here!
Also available:
CGE685 TB
CGE684a Accompaniment MP3
CGE684pd Two-part Part-dominant MP3 pak
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CGE684a Diu Diu Dang (MP3 Accompaniment Track)
Downloadable Accompaniment Track for CGE684 Diu Diu Dang arranged by Douglas E. Wagner.
Downloadable Accompaniment Track for CGE684 Diu Diu Dang arranged by Douglas E. Wagner.
CGE684pd Diu Diu Dang (Part Dominant Pak)
MyPart™ Rehearsal Tracks for CGE684 Diu Diu Dang composed by Douglas E. Wagner.
MyPart™ Rehearsal Tracks for CGE684 Diu Diu Dang composed by Douglas E. Wagner.