Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression

David McGill (Bassoonist)

Indiana University Press, 2007 - Music - 374 pages

David McGill has assembled an exhaustive study that uses the musical concepts of the legendary Marcel Tabuteau as a starting point from which to develop musical thought. McGill methodically explains the frequently misunderstood ""Tabuteau number system"" and its relationship to note grouping-the lifeblood of music. The controversial issue of baroque performance practice is also addressed. Instrumentalists and vocalists alike will find that many of the ideas presented in this book will help develop their musicianship as well as their understanding of what makes a performance ""musical.""

Contents

• What Is Music?: 9
• Note Grouping: 29
• Sound Writing ? 31 What Is Note Grouping?: 35
• The Larger Picture: 83
• Sound Connection 85 Type and Function: 98
• Wind Techniques: 161
• The Long Tone 166 The Singing Interval: 170
• Controversy: 195
• Intonation 202 Vibrato 211 Ornaments: 219
• The Profession: 269
• Auditioning 277 Orchestral Protocol: 279
• The Search: 297
• Appendix 1: 303
• Appendix 3: 351
• Notes: 359
• Bibliography: 365
• About the Author 375: 372

Bibliographic information

• Title: Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression
• Author: David McGill (Bassoonist)
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Indiana University Press, 2007
• ISBN: 0253349214, 9780253349217
• Length: 374 pages
• Subjects: Music / General; Music / History & Criticism; Music / Instruction & Study / Appreciation