Music Performance Blog and Videos Finds

reed2 I am really into the David Hattner series of videos. Stellar resource: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=David+Hattner&search=Search Turn up the volume and enjoy.
I discovered the Buzzing Read blog and although there could be a lot more I’ve loving what I find like the topic Organic Rhythm.

"Great musicians can play a phrase of music with incredible rhythmic accuracy, and yet never quite match up with a metronome. Great chamber groups and even whole orchestras can do the same. It’s obviously a lot harder for the latter, but with years of experience and trust among players, a larger group can be free and stay together rhythmically.

One form of freedom is called “rubato”, which means “to steal or borrow” time from one part of the phrase to add to another. The total sum of time is the same as the metronomic phrase, but with much greater freedom. That kind of phrasing says keeps the listener interested with its unpredictable freedom. The player can then emphasize the natural tension and relaxation and explore the infinite possibilities with each repeated phrase or section of music."

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About Gandalfe

Just an itinerant saxophonist trying to find life between the changes. I have retired from the Corps of Engineers and Microsoft. I am an admin on the Woodwind Forum, run the Pacifica Big Band (formerly the Microsoft Jumpin' Jive Orchestra) and participate in other ensembles. Mostly enjoy time with family and friends.
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1 Response to Music Performance Blog and Videos Finds

  1. Unknown's avatar Rambling says:

    as a musician myself I can understand the concept here.  I did not know about rubato however.  I have felt it..heard it..but never knew the term.

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