John Link wrote:
> Lloyd Hanson wrote:
>
> >I believe the range is from middle C (C4) to F#5.
>
> In what key? B minor?
>
The song finishes on B4, but often during that long note at the end the
soprano does quick portamento up to B5 (ie on top of first leger line),
holds it, and then does a slow gliss. back down to B4. In the dramatic
context of Porgy and Bess the high (original?) version of this song is
magical.
Helen Duggan
>
> The first phrase ("Summertime, and the livin' is easy") starts on the
> fifth of the key and descends an octave. I believe that that is the
> entire range of the song. At least it is the only way I've heard
> anybody sing the melody. I'd be very interested in seeing evidence to
> the contrary. Perhaps there was an introductory verse that you're
> including in the range?
>
> John Link
>
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