Here's my second installment in response to John Homan's recent email (Sept. 9 post):
Transitions between major sections (chorus, verse, bridge, instrumental breaks), key changes, tempo changes, style changes…
- Will playing during the transition help make the transition more solid and secure or muddy the water?
There may be a variety of timbres available on one instrument that I am considering.
- Which timbre(s) best suit this music?
What about the rhythmic “hits?”
Should I
- play the hits only or
- play time through the hits or
- play time and accent the hits or
- steer clear and avoid cluttering?
Logistics affect decisions
- Can I change instruments and make the transition smoothly?
- Where is the musically logical point to make the instrument change?
Okay…I have to end with a very right brain yet very appropriate question?
- What sounds and feels good to play in this song?
It just might work.
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