Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra - Zotrid

Techniques for Improvement

• Hands Together: Gradually combine both hands while focusing on the syncopated rhythms. For instance, practice bars 15-17 repeatedly to gain comfort in the rhythm and transitions.

• Dynamic Control: Use a graduated approach to dynamics; practice playing the left hand softly while bringing out the melody in the right. Pay special attention to dynamics in measures 23-24, ensuring the melody is always prominent.

• Use of Metronome: Incorporate a metronome to maintain consistent tempo, especially in sections where rhythm changes occur, enhancing timing and phrasing sharpness.

Specific Suggestions

The arrangement of "Fly Me To The Moon," with lyrics composed by Frank Sinatra and arranged by Simon Brodnitzki & Paul Nelde, is written in the key of C major and features a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 125 BPM.

Unique Features

• Form and Structure: The piece follows a traditional song structure typical of jazz standards, comprising sections that alternate between the main theme and variations. The use of repeated motifs throughout the score adds to the recognizable quality of the piece.

• Chord Progressions: The chord progression uses a combination of diatonic chords that enhance the harmonic flow, such as:

• I-IV-V (C-F-G), seen prominently in early bars.

• Modal interchange occurs when chords like Dm7 (ii) and B7 (V/V) surface, adding richness to the harmony.

• Melodic Motifs:

• The primary melody, typically found in the right hand, demonstrates elegant ascending and descending figures, notably around bars 1-4 and 18-20.

• Notice the use of passing tones and neighbor notes, particularly in measures 7-8, creating melodic interest.

• Rhythmic Complexity:

• Syncopated rhythms give a jazzy feel, particularly in measures 15-17. This rhythm contributes to the overall swing feel that is characteristic of the genre.

• The score also employs dotted rhythms and ties, which are often found in bars 8-9 and 23-24.

Fly Me To The Moon

• Artist
  Frank Sinatra
• Number of imitations
  154
• Genre
  Frank Sinatra
• Key
  C
• Tempo
  125
• Pages
  -
• Notation
  Frank Sinatra
• Compose
  Text & Melodie: Frank Sintra Arr.: Simon Brodnitzki & Paul Nelde
• Introduction
  The arrangement of "Fly Me To The Moon," with lyrics composed by Frank Sinatra and arranged by Simon Brodnitzki & Paul Nelde, is written in the key of C major and features a 4/4 time signature at a tempo of 125 BPM. Unique Features - Form and Structure