LESSON 8

SHAPING AND VOLUME OF MUSIC:

For music to have some real feeling and expression it must be shaped.
Volume of notes

f Loud
ff Loud Loud
fff As loud as possible
p Quiet
mp Medium Quiet
mf Medium Loud
pp Quiet Quiet
cresc Louder


Stuff that affects notes

sfz
Hit note then back way off and build back up
tr
Trill
vibrato
Add waves to sound
legato
Smooth


Stuff that affects the speed of note

poco.
Gradually
accel.
Faster
rit.
Slower
dim.
Diminish
soli
Shared solo in section
solo
1 person solo (wow)

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