Author: Matt74
Date: 2020-07-24 23:36
It’s mostly about “articulating” the music (like speaking). You need to say what you and the music are trying to communicate clearly. You can’t mumble all the time, and you can’t sound like a typewriter. Make clear and distinct “phrases“ and “syllables”. Sometimes you have to make things more distinct that you feel necessary. You know how the piece goes, the listener doesn’t. Imagine reading from a book out loud in public. In general, the more modern the composer the more literally you should observe the notation.
If your current teacher is accompanying you, it may be necessary for you to tongue more often , and more distinctly, because you are playing together. Even the room can require a change. It’s like speaking in in a noisy crowd, or outside. You need to be heard clearly. As the soloist you also have to communicate to your accompanist what you want. “I’m slowing down.” “I’m playing staccato.” Etc.
Listen carefully to some classical or jazz recordings you like and you will find that great players are always creating distinctions. Loud, soft. Sharp, smooth. Short, long. Etc. You don’t really hear them at first because it’s not done own sake, but they make the music sound musical. Listen to Ella Fitzgerald or Nat King Cole - they’re the best.
Lots of teachers have different opinions about things, and they’re just different. Take the best from each. For the most part follow your current teacher, because they can help you understand, but there may be situations where you can apply what your other teacher said.
- Matthew Simington
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