shorter and were instructed by a conductor. For the first couple songs, there were big basses, drums, a piano, a marimba, saxophones, an electric guitar, trumpets and trombones. The first song was upbeat and had very loud, accented parts. All the instruments played while the symbols stood out the most. One of the trumpet players had a really good solo. One of the next songs was very country club like. It was a lot slower and had a romantic vibe that would be good for dancing. The marimba was not used
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Some people may state that the artist formally known as Prince Rogers Nelson only produced overly provocative music. And that there is nothing to learn from the music he creates. Why should his music matter in the first place? What significance can it hold? However, Prince’s album Purple Rain has continued to change the life of individuals since its release on June 25th of 1984. Through credible sources such as: Rolling Stone and Larry King Live (on December 10th of 1999) I will be able to analyze
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for high-vitality gatherings to major instrumental commissions to works imagined particularly for the account studio. His enthusiasm for investigating different sound surfaces has driven him to make bore works that contort customary established instruments with electronic impacts furthermore. Gordon holds a B.A. from New York University. He is fellow benefactor and co-imaginative chief of New York's music aggregate Bang on a Can and Bang on a Can Festival, which introduces new and obscure contemporary
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After the class field trip to see Antes Manta at the flynn theater as well as getting a chance to see and hold the instrument, Chaichas, I knew that, they were what I wanted to make for my project. Chaichas, an instrument that is usually made out of llama or goat toe nails has a great sound, and to me is similar to a tambourine. This is an instrument that was used in almost all the songs played by Antes Manta during the concert that we attended. When attempting to recreate the Chaichas I ran into
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Musical instruments have also changed how music developed. Many instruments were invented and has ever since influenced composers from all periods of time. These instruments can shape the music in many ways depending on how the composer wants the instrumentalists to play. For example, J.S. Bach’s pieces are from the Baroque Period, so one would
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Do you know any seventh graders who want to pursue and master their musical instrument? I know many, and we all have the same goal, to master our instruments. We also are all great friends, which helps us all help each other out. Despite the fact that the Oboe is an extremely difficult musical instrument, I want to master it and pursue it. Even though the oboe is a very difficult instrument, I want to master it. I want to master the Oboe so I can continue it, outside of school. I will end up accomplishing
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Author info I started to play guitar at age 12. When I was in Russia we played pop guitar, with steel strings, chords and whatever was around at the time. So I got into classical guitar later in age about 16. I went to music school where I studied for 5 years and few years later after I finished high school I went to music Institute where I completed my first Bachelor Degree. On first course of study I was lucky to get job as a guitar teacher at music school. In 1998 I moved to Australia and in
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I began this assignment by reviewing and listening to the variety of musical compositions that we have studied. I was completely moved when I heard the song “ Manha De Carnaval”. This song is located in the section titled Folk Music, Art Music and All That Jazz. The composers of Manha De Carnaval are Sigman an Bonfa. My analysis of this song as a referential listener, delivers an image of street performers in Brazil playing this Latin ensemble, while surrounded by an urban culture of people dancing
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there is a word that is used as a cue for the player to improvise. In the score of Manteca used the word blowing to cue the improviser. Blowing can refered to as the usual term for 'improvise.' It has a more mystical aura. Also, simply to play an instrument. It is also sometimes used to signal the chords of a piece for the person improvising at that given part. The goal of the improviser is to take the signal to the chords seen on the page and incorporate them to give their performance an authentic
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of having a defined pitch on the percussion instrument. Other uses of extended technique in this piece include bongos being played with the backs of sticks, the marimba being played with back of sticks, the vibraphone being played with a bass bow, and the congas being played with mallets. From a composition standpoint, it would make sense of include all of these instruments being played with extended techniques in the ensemble, since the main instrument, the timpani, features extended techniques
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