Monthly Archives: September 2010

Leave It Behind and Just Play

What happens when you have to give a performance but your mind is preoccupied with all sorts of crazy stuff going on in your life? In working with a vocalist whom I accompany for this week, we had a conversation about the necessity of leaving life’s problems outside the performance hall.  Of course, it’s easier [...]

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Rallentando & Ritardando: What’s the Difference?

This post discusses the difference between the Italian musical terms “ritardando” and “rallentando.” After consulting an Italian-English Dictionary, a subtle but important distinction is proposed.

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