A passage with few dynamics, slurs or phrasing marks leaves every expressive decision to you. Watch how the same line — played once with no shape at all, and then again while considering the rise, the fall, and the meter — turns into something that sounds intentional.
What is phrasing? How do we make decisions as expressive musicians to interpret a musical piece? In this course, Mary Elizabeth Bowden presents a comprehensive guide to a variety of phrasing approaches: making a phrase map, using a story as inspiration, communicating text or lyrics, what to do when a score is empty, and how to approach phrasing in unfamiliar styles. Suited to any skill level and style, by the end of this course you'll have a deeper understanding of how to phrase effectively.
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