When I think of the many conductors I have played for, three kinds come to mind. One is the talker. This conductor explains everything before allowing anyone to play or sing. They like to "talk through" the piece, drawing our attention to all of the details they want us to play or sing in a … Continue reading Conducting Is A Visual Art
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What Do Dynamics in Music Mean?
I recently came across an illustration of a relationship between dynamic markings in music and the emotions they may elicit. These relationships were presented in a table which I’ve included below. I immediately realized that all of the “suggested emotions” were positive. There was no anger, or fright, or grief. Are the only emotions we … Continue reading What Do Dynamics in Music Mean?
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