Buckets

As the title implies, this piece is intended to be performed on four buckets. It is important to choose four different sized buckets in order to most effectively realize the melodic lines of four separate pitches. As the notes of the bass part are the lowest, often it can be difficult to find a bucket large enough. As a result, the bass part is best performed on a large plastic garbage can with timpani mallets. The other parts can be played with standard drum sticks.  Performers should pay close attention to the dynamic markings.