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Which Way Is Up? - Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, etc...
Just what is "Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, Higher, Lower, Top, Bottom" as related to music?
Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications
Authors(s):
Curt Sheller
Category: Theory
Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects(s): Theory • Reading • Beginner • Ascending • Descending
Subjects(s): Theory • Reading • Beginner • Ascending • Descending
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Which Way Is Up? - Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, etc...
Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, Higher, Lower, Top, Bottom, What is up, down, higher, lower, top, bottom, ascending, descending?
Nose to Toes - Four to One.
The only gravitational reference that we can make that aligns with our familiar orientation to earth and gravity is the stroke direction - whether single or multiple notes. Down is down and up is up. ALL other references should be communicated in relationship to musical direction.
However, knowing the
streetterms that are often used is beneficial when communication with players not familiar with the proper musical terms used by professionals.
Up, Down, Ascending, Descending, Higher, Lower, Top, Bottom, What is up, down, higher, lower, top, bottom, ascending, descending?
Nose to Toes - Four to One.
The only gravitational reference that we can make that aligns with our familiar orientation to earth and gravity is the stroke direction - whether single or multiple notes. Down is down and up is up. ALL other references should be communicated in relationship to musical direction.
However, knowing the
streetterms that are often used is beneficial when communication with players not familiar with the proper musical terms used by professionals.
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