FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For years, I have perceived and used the connections between language and music to inform my own interpretation. I hear speech patterns in music and musical patterns in speech. Quite often, I think of a section of music as a paragraph, a phrase as a sentence, and individual notes as words in that context. I have found that to be a helpful analogy for students as well. This book is intended to provide, in direct proximity, words that can be used to inspire musical thought. The layout of the book and the nature of the poetry and music are designed to facilitate the direct correlation.
When I wrote the book, I was thinking of the advanced high school student working to develop refined musicianship. I was also thinking about the student early in their college career who is working to elevate their musicianship and add nuance to their playing. Ultimately, the studies are appropriate for anyone seeking to grow musically. The ranges are quite manageable and the focus is on sound and linear playing.