How to Play Music with Dynamics
Sounds, including music, can be barely audible, or loud enough to hurt your ears, or anywhere in between. This is dynamics.
Whether you play bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, vocals, or any other instrument, it's critical to learn how to play with dynamics.
Dynamics are one of the best ways to express yourself musically. Plus, your band will sound ten times better, you'll impress your audience and as a result you'll make more money.
Traditionally, dynamic markings are based on Italian words; Forte means loud and piano means soft. The instrument commonly called the "piano" was originally called a "pianoforte" because it could play dynamics, unlike earlier popular keyboard instruments like the harpsichord.
In a live band situation, vocals are always king. No other sound should EVER be louder than the vocals, especially during the verses. A chorus is usually played louder and verses are played softer.
This doesn't mean turn the vocals up to get above the already too loud instruments, this means bring all instruments down! The vocals will naturally rise to the top of the mix.
Every musical instrument has a dynamic range. Not to be confused with adjusting your volume, you can play louder or softer simply by how hard or soft you strike your instrument.
Here's a great example; The Who, one of the loudest rock bands in history actually used dynamics with great effect. Don't believe me? take a listen to "Baba O' Riley" and just listen the way the band surges louder and softer throughout the track, it's a masterful demonstration on dynamics.
The common thread of any GREAT band is this; They listen and communicate with each other. It's never a competition to see who can play the loudest, or outdo each other.
Together, you too can create awesome dynamics and sound just like the pros!
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