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On the conductor’s desk sits one symbol that looks like bird wearing spectacles; however, it is a trap for orchestral or choral conductors alike. It … Read more

On the other hand, the attendance sheet shows a healthy number of voices but when they sing, you find yourself standing in front of a … Read more

Getting a memorable melody from one key to another can be hard. Put the capo two frets further up the neck. The line now sound … Read more

Even if you’re asleep, chances are good you could recognize a major triad. It’s light and stable and comfortabley nested in the center of tonal … Read more

No-one wants to see their orchestra descending into chaos on opening night; part copying is what prevents it. Three times under-estimated by composers. You’ve completed … Read more

Before printing out that score, think about what amount of physical space it will take up. Often you find that somewhere in a difficult passage, … Read more

Hit record, capture a three-minute riff. Silence follows. I stare at the waveform as I realize it’s going to be hours of tedious work converting … Read more