So you may be thinking to yourself, "I know how to read and play notes and rhythms, but how do I make it sound more interesting?" That's where dynamics, articulations and tempo come in. Dynamics tell you how soft or loud the music should be played; articulations tell you how short, long or strong a... Continue Reading →
Glossary of Non-Italian Musical Terms
By Charles Moehnke As musicians we all are familiar with Italian musical terminology. From our first glimpse of sheet music we are exposed to words like andante, crescendo, accelerando and meno mosso until they become a natural part of our lexicon. However, many composers choose to write instructions in their native language, which can lead... Continue Reading →
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