Sunday, January 7, 2007

Measure 1

I'll probably go through this piece in groups of measures for the most part but will address individual measures of Rumores de la Caleta as necessary.

The first measure is the introduction to the piece - basically an arpeggiated E chord. I address this measure individually because of the numerous interpretations that can be done with it.

1 - It can be played in an accelerando/crescendo fashion - starting from slow and soft and ending fast and loud with the speed increasing (or time between each note decreasing) and the volume increasing from note to note. This interpretation presents some technical issues - namely, getting from the E chord to the G# on the 2nd string in a legato fashion.

2 - Another interpretation is just a slow arpeggiation of the E chord leading to the G# and E and the high end with a bit of rubato for profundity. Jason Vieaux plays it this way in his recording of the piece. I tend to prefer it. Take a listen and see what you think of his choice.

Obviously, there are many other interpretations. Consider what kind of mood you want to set. Opening the piece in your particular manner will definitely affect what follows.

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