The dnrn arrangements i1 this folio were prepared mder the supervision of Neil Peart

© 1985 CORE MUSIC PUBLISHING AI Riglts Raserved

CONTENTS

SONGS

ALBUMS

BETWEI;N THE WHEELS [GRACE UNDER PRESSURE] 77

DISTANT EARLY WARNING [GRACE UNDER PRESSURE) 72

e1C FREEWILL [PERMANENT WAVES) 25

JACOB'S LADDER [PERMANENT WAVES) 29

P LA VILLA STRANGIATO [HEMISPHERES] 12

e- LIMELIGHT [MOVING PICTURES] 53

NATURAL SCIENCE [PERMANENT WAVES) 34

e" NEW WORLD MAN [SIGNALS] 69

~RED BARCHETTA [MOVING PICTURES) 44

* THE SPIRIT OF RADIO [PERMANENT WAVES) 20

e SUBDIVISIONS [SIGNALS] 64

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K THE TREES [HEMISPHERES) 8

e~ TOM SAWYER [MOVING PICTURES) 40

e>f XANADU [EXIT STAGE LEFT) 57

f I- yyz [MOVING PICTURES) 49

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• MUSICAL DEFINITIONS

Terms used in this book

J = 120 This equation gives the definite tempo of the song and indicates that the speed of the note given in the equation is at that rate to a minute (i.e. 120 quarter notes are played in I minute).

Grace Notes - Undersized notes without computative value in the measure. The grace notes are to be played as close to the principle note as possible. ~J

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The above applies to flams as well. ~ R R L

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EI ~I ~~~~~~§I I Placed in the staff is an indefinite symbol of measures "rested." A

1= number placed within or above the staff indicates the number of

measures to be rested .

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Repeat the preceding measure in its entirety.

E2

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Repeat the measures within the repeat marks.

II: ~

Repeat the preceding two measures in their entirety.

11st ending

. Ibnd ending

Play I st ending, go back to repeat marks, then play through to 2nd ending. There can be an infinite number of endings.

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rt'1 f7', Fermata - placed under or over a note or rest, hold the note at pleasure.

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:> Accent - When a note is given special emphasis.

Rolls are notated in this manner and are usually played as sixteenth note triplets or thirty-second notes, depending on the tempo. The note tied to the roll is to be played.

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NOTES & RESTS "---
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'hole Half Quarter Eighth Sixteenth Thirty-second \._.,.
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.sts:
'hole Half Quarter Eighth Sixteenth Thirty-second
-.",. ~ -t ~ ? Relative Value of Notes

whole note

half notes

quarter notes

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I \ 1\ , \ , \ I \ '\ , \ 1\ , , I \ '\ , \ I \ I \ '\ 1\

t t ~t ttW ~~ ~ ~~t~t t tt t ~ t tr ~t~t rtrr

eighth notes

) sixteenth notes

2 thirty-second notes

Do~ notes & Rests

ingle dot

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ARTIFICIAL NOTES

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Eighth Note Triplets

Two eighth notes are equal to one quarter note. Three eighth notes can also equal a quarter note as· long as there is a .. 3" above or below the three eighth notes. This is an

eighth note triplet. J

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We will also see quarter note triplets and sixteenth note triplets. The examples below show the subdivision of triplets. Note the rhythmic alignment of the notes.

J 3 3 3

Eighth Note Triplets J J J J J J J J J J J J

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Quarter Note Triplets - j

Half Note Triplets

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Eighth Note Triplets

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Sixteenth Note Triplets

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Eighth Notes

WAYS OF COUNTING

There are many ways to count rhythms. Several are shown below:

. J j j j I, 2, 3, 4 etc ...
One Part Counting - 1 2 3 4 count
"""'\ J J J J J J J J
Two Part Counting - 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & count 1&; 2&, 3&, 4& etc ... JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ

Four Part Counting - i e_& a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a count I e&a, 2e&a, 3e&a, 4e&a etc ...

Triplet Counting -

333 3

- j J J J J J j J J -J J J count I tuhtuh, 2tuhtuh, 3tuhtuh,

Eighth Note Triplets - 1 tuh tuh 2 t t 3 t t 4 t t 4tuhtuh

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Sixteenth Note Triplets - 1 t t & t t 2 t t & t t 3 t t & t t 4 t t & t t count I tuhtuh&tuhtuh, etc ...

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TIME SIGNATURES

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The time (or tempo) in which the song is to be played is indicated by two numerals placed at the beginning. This is called the time signature. The upper numeral tells us the number of beats to be played in a measure. The lower numeral tells us the note (or rest) that receives

the beat. For example: "

J J

4 = 4 beats to a measure.

4 = The quarter note receives one beat.

7 = 7 beats to a measure.

S = The eighth note receives one beat.

7 = 7 beats to a measure.

16 = The sixteenth note receives one beat.

7 = 7 beats to a measure.

4 = The quarter note receives one beat.

DYNAMICS

Pianississimo - (ppp) very, very soft.

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Pianissimo - (pp) very soft.

Piano - (p) soft.

MezzoPiano - (mp) moderately soft.

FortePiano - (fp) accent strongly, diminishing instantly to piano. MezzoForte - (mf) moderately loud.

Forte - (f) loud.

Fortissimo - (ff) very loud. Fortississimo - (fff) very, very loud.

Crescendo - gradually louder.

Decrescendo - gradually softer.

Ritard - gradually slower.

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DRUM LEGEND-

The fifth line on the staff represents any cymbal or percussion instrument and is designated by its symbol or full name.

Hi-Hat(H,H,)

+ closed H.H.

o open H,H,

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partially open H.H.

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Splash (Spl.)

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China Type (C.T.)

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The first space above the staff, fifth line, fourth space and fourth line on the staff represent the 6",8", 10" and 12" concert toms.

6" Concert tom

12" Concert tom

8" Concert tom

I 0" Concert tom

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The third space on the staff represents the snare drum, timbales, cowbell and temple block.

- Snare drum Timbales Cowbell (C. B.)· Temple block
tl I r I J I J 'If more than one bell or block is being used they will be shown on the other lines or spaces according to the pitch of the instruments.

The third line, second space and second line represent the 12", 13" and 15" rack toms.

12" rack tom

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15" rack tom

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13" rack tom

The first space on the staff represents the 18" floor tom.

18" floor tom

The first line on the staff represents the bass drurrus)" and H. H. with foot.

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bass drum H,H. wJfoot

·When the right and left bass drums are being used together they will be notated with a right (R) or a left (L).

r r r r bass drums

R L R L

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Other Symbols:

Choke - quickly stop cymbal ringing by using your hand. ----~ Continue playing unless otherwise notated.

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