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Published on 01-24-2017 08:15 AM
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The use of the Fermata gives the orchestra, singers, or any other type of musical performer the expressive ability to extend a note well beyond the intended length, or clip it short and hold a timed silence to add feeling to a passage.
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Published on 01-24-2017 07:45 AM
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Here's a quick demonstration of LEGATO notes vs STACCATO notes. Simply by reading the symbols under (or above) each note, you can understand how the note is to be played.
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Published on 01-24-2017 07:45 AM
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According to Wikipedia, "a wolf tone, or simply a "wolf", is produced when a played note matches the natural resonating frequency of the body of a musical instrument, producing a sustaining sympathetic artificial overtone that amplifies and
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Published on 01-24-2017 07:15 AM
Number of Views: 623
This time, our video will take a look at the consonance and dissonance of chords. We all know when we're listening to an angry or troubled sound that is looking for a
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Published on 01-24-2017 07:15 AM
Number of Views: 562
Descant and Counter-Melody
From Wikipedia: (abridged/edited for our purposes here) DESCANT - The term means the treble or soprano singer in any group of voices, or the higher pitched line in a song. ...
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Published on 01-24-2017 06:00 AM
Number of Views: 645
In the last video, we looked at Counterpoint. This time, let's look at this lesson, which demonstrates how we use Accent and Syncopation
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Published on 01-24-2017 05:00 AM
Number of Views: 821
The videos won't be specifically related to bass, but as they figure into the world of understanding music, I hope you enjoy them. If you play with a band,
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Published on 01-18-2017 09:00 AM
Number of Views: 520
Coming next week to Thunder Row, our first album review of the new year! Also stay tuned for the return of one of our fave features!
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Published on 01-16-2017 04:45 AM
Number of Views: 673
If you like Aerosmith, and would like to learn the bass for Sweet Emotion, check out this YouTube video!
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