Comic

Vamp 1

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Comic

Vamp 1

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Score

Comic

Vamp 1

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Score

This is a 2 bar vamp, played twice. It can be repeated as often as needed. The vamp is in the key of C major and is distinguished by its repeated staccato harmony (played by the violins and clarinets):

Also note the use of the raised 4th (the F# note) on beat 4 of bar 2.

Because of this use of the raised 4th in the vamp, it makes sense to also use a raised 4th in whatever melody you place over it. Any combination, or solo use, of the piccolo, flute, clarinet or oboe would work well playing the melody.

Also note the bass part performed by the pizzicato basses and the bassoon:

This sparse bass part provides just enough bottom end while at the same time allowing the music to remain light and fluid.