by Inkyhack
Listen to the Entire Piece – Classical music tells a story. The entire piece is a journey that you need to follow. Today’s music is all about a hook, something that sticks in your head and is easy to hum along to after one listen. When you listen to a classical performance, try to reserve your judgment and don’t focus on each note; listen to the piece as a whole and see where the composer has taken you. Find an online classical music store where you can download your favorite tunes to listen to repeatedly until you learn the entire piece.
Picture the Composer Writing – The composer of the piece you are listening to likely had a passion for what they were doing and poured themselves into their work. They probably wrote the music in a flurry, quickly scribbling notes onto a piece of paper as inspiration struck them. They could hear the music in their head and had to get it onto paper before it faded. Hopefully, they were able to capture its essence, and the orchestra is doing their part to bring it to life.
Listen for Each Instrument Type – In many pieces, each type of instrument will have its chance to shine. They’ll have a solo or a section where they are the main instrument to listen to. Listen carefully as each performer plays in harmony. Think about the hours of practice these musicians put in to make it sound as good as it does. No other form of music requires this level of commitment. A good classical music store will have pieces that feature various types of instruments for you to appreciate.
Consider the Conductor – The conductor is the ship’s captain, responsible for bringing it all together and making it sound as the composer intended. If you are watching a live performance, observe how they effortlessly direct an entire orchestra to function as one well-oiled machine.
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