Introduction: Similarity Divides and Differences Join The beginning of this discussion is on the question of unity and multiplicity: What do these sounds represent to us? Unity or multiplicity? Example no.1 Some will say it is unity, for, indeed, we are talking about that same, exact note. Most will claim it is multiplicity, for we are surely talking about the same note sounding three times. And now I shall ask: what do the following notes represent…unity or multiplicity? Example no.2 Also here there will surely be differences of opinion: some will say “multiplicity”, as there is more than one note here and the majority will go for “unity”. This is because they identify the melody as the ope
CBC 192: Michael Klinghoffer on driving a double bass, how not to hold the bow, and directions in ed
It was a great honor and a great pleasure to be interviewed By Jason Heath. We talked about my first encounters with Gary Karr, the impetus behind writing my book, how not to hold the bass and bow, and integrating performance, conducting and composition, and where education is going in the near future. This conversation is a deep philosophical dive into technical and mental aspects of musical practice, thought, and development. Press here to hear and download the interview.
