Debussy, First Arabesque (piano solo, animation version 3)

First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy, performed by Stephen Malinowski, accompanied by an animated score. FAQ To download this video or make a contribution to support this project: http://vimeo.com/50428371 Q: Where can I get free sheet music for this piece? A: Here: http://www.musanim.com/pdf/DebussyFirstArabesque.pdf Q: Can I download this video (for my iPod/iPad/iPhone/etc.)? A: Yes, you can get it here: http://musanim.cerizmo.com/ Q: Can you please do a video of ________? A: Please see: http://www.musanim.com/all/MAMRequests.html Q: I don't like this version of the animation ... A: I've posted several versions; see if you like any of these better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6s49OKp6aE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhKYJclQj5s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv1jLyD4Pv8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fElE-LFep9w Q: Who is Debussy? A: A French composer; you can read about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debussy Q: Is there a way I could make the bar-graph scores myself? A: The Music Animation Machine MIDI file player will generate this display; you can get the (Windows) software here: http://www.musanim.com/player/ There are lots of places on the web where you can get MIDI files; I usually go to the Classical Archives site first: http://www.classicalarchives.com/ .

Achille-Claude Debussy, known since the 1890s as Claude-Achille Debussy or Claude Debussy, was a French composer. He and Maurice Ravel were the most prominent figures associated with Impressionist music, although Debussy disliked the term when applied to his compositions. He was made Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1903. He was among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his use of non-traditional scales and chromaticism influenced many composers who followed.

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