Recording Session #1
Each question in this section is worth 1 point.
1. Listen to the first five measures of the recording. In which measure do you hear errors?
2. In which instrumental part do the errors occur? (Refer to the lesson for the English translation of the instrument names.)
3. Are there errors in rhythm, pitch, tempo, or dynamics? Choose one term.
Recording Session #2
Question 4 is worth 2 points. Questions 5 and 6 are each worth 1 point.
4. Listen to the first five measures of the recording. In which two measures do you hear errors?
5. In which instrumental part do the errors occur? (Refer to the lesson for the English translation of the instrument names.)
6. Are there errors in rhythm, pitch, tempo, or dynamics? Choose one term.
Score Error Example #1
Question 7 is worth 2 points.
7. In rehearsal, you notice that the performers seem to be out of key when using the Example 1 score. In what key is the Example 1 score? In what key should the musicians be playing based on the Concerto score?
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Score Error Example #2
Question 8 is worth 1 point.
8. In rehearsal, you notice that the piece sounds correct, but the Example 2 score does not look quite right. Explain the error in the Example 2 score.
Score Error Example #3
Question 9 is worth 1 point. Questions 10 and 11 are each worth 3 points.
9. In rehearsal, you notice that some performers are playing when they are not supposed to when using the Example 3 score. What difference do you notice between the Example 3 score and the Concerto score?
10. Listen to the recording of the Example 3 score. Then listen to the recording of the Concerto score. How does the difference in the scores affect how the piece sounds?
11. The relative loudness of particular instruments is called orchestral balance. How is the balance different in the recording of the Example 3 score compared to the original? Can you hear some instruments more clearly?
Which recording do you like better? Why?
To answer the questions in this exercise, you will need to listen to the recordings and compare them to the corresponding score examples. Here's how you can approach each question:
Recording Session #1:
1. Listen to the first five measures of the recording and identify any errors.
2. Determine which instrumental part the errors occur in by referring to the lesson for the English translation of the instrument names.
3. Identify whether the errors are in rhythm, pitch, tempo, or dynamics and choose one term.
Recording Session #2:
4. Listen to the first five measures of the recording and identify the two measures with errors.
5. Determine which instrumental part the errors occur in by referring to the lesson for the English translation of the instrument names.
6. Identify whether the errors are in rhythm, pitch, tempo, or dynamics and choose one term.
Score Error Example #1:
7. Identify the key of the Example 1 score and compare it to the Concerto score to determine the correct key the musicians should be playing.
Score Error Example #2:
8. Compare the sound of the piece in rehearsal to the Example 2 score and explain the error you notice in the score.
Score Error Example #3:
9. Compare the Example 3 score to the Concerto score and identify the difference that causes some performers to play when they should not.
10. Listen to the recording of the Example 3 score and the recording of the Concerto score to understand how the difference in scores affects the sound of the piece.
11. Compare the orchestral balance in the recording of the Example 3 score to the original and observe if some instruments are heard more clearly.
Finally, think about which recording you prefer and why.