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]]> 1577 Sick Bay Sully – for the One-Armed Percussionist https://kayliedunstan.com/product/sick-bay-sully-for-the-one-armed-percussionist/ Wed, 07 May 2025 08:54:41 +0000 https://kayliedunstan.com/?post_type=product&p=1197 This one-handed keyboard solo will salvage the progress of a young percussionist who has had the misfortune to injure one of their upper-body limbs. Reduced to playing percussion with one hand, the anxious character of this piece is reminiscent of the reality of a mishap setting in, making way for contemplation of the near future. Performers can work on mastering their music reading and aiming skills as they leap across the mallet instrument with one stick.

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