The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making
What are our musical sins? Are they obvious or subtle? When do we unwittingly commit such transgressions? And above all, how can we avoid them?

Richard Floyd identifies The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making as the following:

  1. Articulation
  2. Dynamics
  3. Rhythms
  4. Tempo
  5. Line
  6. Silence
  7. Proportion

Using dozens of excerpts from the wind band repertoire to illustrate his points, Floyd guides readers through the thorny landscape of our musical wrongdoings, offering wisdom and actionable solutions that lead to, in the words of the author, “a world of artistic, expressive music making that goes beyond the printed page.” Though the book addresses the wind band medium specifically, its observations and lessons about music making are universal. Musicians and educators in all disciplines are certain to profit from the nearly six decades of experience Richard Floyd expertly brings to the page.

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making
What are our musical sins? Are they obvious or subtle? When do we unwittingly commit such transgressions? And above all, how can we avoid them?

Richard Floyd identifies The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making as the following:

  1. Articulation
  2. Dynamics
  3. Rhythms
  4. Tempo
  5. Line
  6. Silence
  7. Proportion

Using dozens of excerpts from the wind band repertoire to illustrate his points, Floyd guides readers through the thorny landscape of our musical wrongdoings, offering wisdom and actionable solutions that lead to, in the words of the author, “a world of artistic, expressive music making that goes beyond the printed page.” Though the book addresses the wind band medium specifically, its observations and lessons about music making are universal. Musicians and educators in all disciplines are certain to profit from the nearly six decades of experience Richard Floyd expertly brings to the page.

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making

The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making

by Richard Floyd
The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making

The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making

by Richard Floyd

Overview

What are our musical sins? Are they obvious or subtle? When do we unwittingly commit such transgressions? And above all, how can we avoid them?

Richard Floyd identifies The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making as the following:

  1. Articulation
  2. Dynamics
  3. Rhythms
  4. Tempo
  5. Line
  6. Silence
  7. Proportion

Using dozens of excerpts from the wind band repertoire to illustrate his points, Floyd guides readers through the thorny landscape of our musical wrongdoings, offering wisdom and actionable solutions that lead to, in the words of the author, “a world of artistic, expressive music making that goes beyond the printed page.” Though the book addresses the wind band medium specifically, its observations and lessons about music making are universal. Musicians and educators in all disciplines are certain to profit from the nearly six decades of experience Richard Floyd expertly brings to the page.

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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781622774487
Publisher: G I A Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 09/01/2021
Pages: 190
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Richard Floyd has enjoyed a distinguished career at virtually every level of wind band performance. He most recently retired from the University of Texas at Austin and now holds the title of Texas State Director of Music Emeritus. He also serves as Musical Director and Conductor of the Austin Symphonic Band, one of the premier adult concert bands in America. He maintains an active schedule as a conductor, clinician, lecturer, and mentor.

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction What Are Our Sins? 15

Chapter 1 Sin #1: Generic Articulation 25

Chapter 2 Sin #2: Unconvincing Dynamics 57

Chapter 3 Sin #3: Perceiving All Rhythms Literally 79

Chapter 4 Sin #4: Being Obsessed with Tempo Markings 97

Interlude Thoughts on Our More Subtle Sins 113

Chapter 5 Sin #5: Absence of Line 115

Chapter 6 Sin #6: Ignoring the Function of Silence in Music 129

Chapter 7 Sin #7: Failure to Consider the Role of Proportion 145

Conclusion The Artist Teacher 161

Endnotes 185

Bibliography 187

About the Author 189

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