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May 08, 2019

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UNIT 9 : Solo performance Task 1

Solo performance - Task 1 - Unit 9 EDIT, ADD VIDEOS AND I will be beginning my by looking into dynamics, a technique I frequently use on the trumpet/flugelhorn. Dynamics: Dynamics refer to the volume of a sound or note played on an instrument or voice. They are usually indicated by printed letter markings on sheet music. Dynamics are based on Italian words rather than in English (e.g. quietly, softly would be said as pano, pianissimo or mezzo piano) http://www.musictheory.org.uk/res-musical-terms/italian-musical-terms.php https://courses.lumenlearning.com/musicappreciation_with_theory/chapter/dynamics-and-dynamics-changes/ Musical Dynamics indicate the loudness of music. The Italian terms piano and forte to indicate soft and loud. They are usually abbreviated p and f on sheet music. The main dynamic levels are: p or piano, which means “soft” f or forte, which me...

My Portfolio -Diary entries

Omega's portfolio - Flugelhornist : Classical and jazz genres Topic of my portfolio: Introduction: My portfolio will be a series of songs demonstrating my versatility of genres on the flugelhorn and on other instruments such as the trumpet. This could be demonstrated by playing my chord progressions together with my jazz standard or pop song. The idea of this portfolio is to demonstrate what I am currently working on as flugelhornist and to show my style as a musician. Due to this, the idea of including two songs from two contrasting genres appealed to me. Due to beginning my trumpet playing classically, I believe that my techniques have been altered to allow me to play jazz standards in a jazz style and pop songs. Therefore, the focus of my portfolio will be to show my genre-fluid abilities on the trumpet and flugelhorn. Examples of this will be presented through a video where I will embed the audio and have background i...

My Artist Statement UNIT 9

My artist statement: Omega Maxime-Weir, A trumpeter and flugelhornist from London performing classical, jazz and pop to explore the diverse techniques musical genres have to offer. Performing at London's music venues while composing her own original material, Omega combines her knowledge of language and culture into her music: Latin and Caribbean. She believes in valuing diversity an d the philosophy that musical cultures harmonise different cultures through their sounds. I mprovisation gives her freedom and expression within her playing. Ray Hargrove, a jazz trumpeter performing September in the rain is an inspiration for her genre-fluid ideas.

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