Pulsing the beat and playing rhythmically accurately in a slow tempo
Subdivision – Dividing the large beat into the smaller beats within it.
Rising and Falling
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56-58: forte, accented statement of Theme B And a new “GLORIOUS” motif! 59: SWELL on beats 3 and 4 to fortissimo. This is a no-breathing zone!60: Play with your best sound!61: DECRESCENDO to mp.
The phrasing of this passage is just as important as the rhythm. Just playing the rhythm correctly will sound boring. The fourth beat is the note that should be emphasized, then the tension is released on the downbeat of the next measure.
- Try playing the passage by first emphasizing the end of beat 3 first.- Next transfer the emphasis to the fourth beat.- Lastly add the next note and release the “tension” of the previous note.
The phrasing is just as important in this part. The emphasis should also fall on the downbeat, in this case beat 2.
- Play first by emphasizing the end of beat 1.- Then transfer the emphasis to the second beat.
Shenandoah – Measures 12 – 21Melody played by 1st Alto Saxophones 1st
Trumpets
•Blending can be be an issue, especially between brass and woodwind
instruments. It’s a physics thing. •It is even more important in this piece and
at this point to blend well because it is such a delicate moment with a delicate
melody.