“Rubato” is a musical term from an Italian word rubare, meaning “to rob.” It’s an abbreviation of the phrase “Tempo rubato,” to rob time. The term indicates the player to expand the intervals between the regular beats with some flexibility.
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The month of May has arrived. I am fully vaccinated. I finished the second draft of my book. I am getting calls for exciting recording projects. The prospects of playing once again with other musicians on fine concert grands inspires me. With the new energy, I am considering doing another 100-day practice challenge. I made
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Wedding. Graduation. Birthday. Holidays…each seasonal occasions have their songs, music and/or sounds. Daniel Levitin, a neuroscientist/musician, assert that at these ceremonies marking different life stage comfort the attendees that while life situations may change, there are things that remain constant, like your community, cycles of life, etc.
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Music is not a commodity or luxury — it is our humanity, as integral to our social and individual well-being as laughter, meals and exercise.
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I imagine this year’s holidays to be without the traditional gatherings for many. I encourage you to rely on the power of music, to keep you company, to bring back good memories and to keep your hearts warm. I will keep on doing my part to making music available.
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