(for solo vibraphone). By Erik Satie (1866-1925). Arranged by Jim Casella. For Vibraphone (1 player). Percussion Solos. Medium. Score. 4 pages. Duration 3'30 . Published by Tapspace Publications
Gymnopedie No. 1 is a vibraphone arrangement of one of Satie's most treasured works for piano. The arrangement adheres to the original rather closely, although the key has been changed from D to F to better accommodate the range of a standard vibraphone. It's also a deceptively tricky study in mallet dampening and requires sensitivity and precision in order to bring out the melody with clear presence over the harmony.
