Giant Colored Bird I - Noten für Gitarre Carson P. Cooman

Giant Colored Bird (2004) for solo guitar was written for and is dedicated to guitarist Karin
Schaupp. It is inspired by her brilliant and creative playing of a wide range of guitar
literature.

The title refers to a vivid mental image of a large, brilliantly colored bird in the wild: both
flying and unfurling its wings, while looking out over a beautiful landscape. Giant Colored
Bird is thus a joyous celebration of color and warmth.

Using the open strings of the guitar as a starting points for harmonic excursions, the piece is
cast in three sections -- two moderate tempo sections, surrounding a slower and grander
section.