Format: Conductor Score
Contributors: Words and music by Isaac Hayes and David Porter [Sam and Dave] / arr. Ed Zunic
Series: Highland/Etling String Alternatives
Level: 2.5
Grade: (2.5)
A soulful Motown piece with engaging parts for all! This piece is great for teaching dotted rhythms, subdivision, syncopation, high third fingers in violin 2 & viola, a variety of finger patterns in all parts, and is good for studying key structure & accidentals. Sam and Dave's recording of "Soul Man" became one of Stax Records most successful singles in 1967. This arrangement stays true to that 45 RPM recording and recreates the Motown sound in a string orchestra setting.