Five tips for a successful review of Music
1. It should be who they say?
Can be by writing a review of the information and captivating music can be a difficult task. It is helpful if the reference is the music and understand music theory and musical styles, and the type of music to be reviewed. It is necessary for the critic to be aware of the public review is the music. The aim of my comments on the music teachers in-depth understanding and appreciation of music.
2. What do you want the reader to know?
Educated reader my article, he has a deep knowledge of music, including music theory, conducting and music education, and level of understanding of music in all kinds of music. Model the reader want to know about this product. They are looking for new ideas to provide music in concerts and on the football field. They want to add music its diverse concert. Readers want to know certain things about each piece of music, especially at the level of difficulty, and any unusual demand placed on the different tools, and the appropriateness of music for performance.
Here is an example of one of my reviews of recent concerts:
Here are ten minutes from the Spanish-flavored music, various types of dynamic shadows, and is sprayed with continuous lines and lines of the face fabric and yarn thick and loud. And managed well the contradictions in the mood. It’s an awakening that the number of candidates rhythmic intensity, courage and Spanish. This combination brings exciting musical sense of adventure, and students will enjoy a fast pace and fiery Spanish rhythms.
Review contains a subtle warning to the reader:
This is the challenge that must be mastered in the Psalms faster Tonguing and high tessitura of the trumpets and horns can be demanding. And a drum solos and a smooth and effective links between the sections. However, it should be observed carefully for the dynamic to make these changes effective. There is a need for competent xylophone player in this segment.
Business address, should be the composer / entrepreneur, a name of a music publisher in the upper part of this review.
3. What about the writing style?
It is best to avoid using phrases such as “you” and “private” and “I” in the exam. It assumes that what is written is the Auditor’s opinion, and if not, must be returned to the statement. It is also helpful if the references to avoid the use of clichés, and the public, and non-specific conditions, such as “interesting”, and builds a list of the qualities of colors that can be used to describe the music. The words “sexy”, “charming” and “exciting” is more appropriate than the word “interesting” Here are some useful and descriptive terminology for use in music exams:
Freshness of the sound, and the absence of musical cliches, and color work, and use the pedal to score points, and a group of sharp and intense spots of color, percussion, and bassoon solo lead deep wood. For a smooth, warm from the four parts of the Horn Reef, and tender, expressive melody for oboe.
This is another example of one of my reviews of recent concerts:
This piece is an expression of tender and excellent configuration for a dynamic teaching, and the balance in tone and manner of expression. The contrast in this piece makes a choice scoring a first-class programming.
4. Approach to review the Music
It is necessary to review the references of the type expected by the publisher. For example, the editor does not want an in-depth analysis of one or two compositions or he / she expects an overview of the seven or eight teams?
The auditor should listen to each choice on several occasions to capture and absorb the many layers of sound and gain a deeper understanding of music. Can identify the detailed observations that stand out in the music to be very useful. Writing music criticism is a creative process that is based on opinion and personal taste of the critic. The critic must be able to recommend appropriate and useful pieces to the reader.
Music critic is not a specialist in all styles and types of music. For example, the band’s manager does not feel comfortable or confident review of the difference of the chamber music and orchestra. In this case, you may want to consult an expert in a particular field (string) to write a review of the special column. Can perhaps provide a review of references and guests can check references from six or seven other pieces. This helps references, and offers a positive vision and exposure to guest critic, and ensures that the reader will get the maximum benefit from these comments.
It is important to highlight the positive aspects of the music to be reviewed. It’s a wise policy to determine the review of references that can only recommend to readers. Can often be said in this review form an indirect warning to the reader, such as:
There is a need for a total of seven percussionists and the sound emanating from the percussion section must be carefully balanced so as not to dominate the wind
If the teacher has only two percussionists as a whole, I do not think he / she will play this piece.
If the review says that the tessitura (range) of the horns is high throughout the piece, it alerts the music teacher to determine this part only if you have a very strong section of the century.
He pointed out that the bassoon has long been one, without reference to what is a complete instrument is of little help to the reader. Note that the complement of the bassoon solo tenor or baritone. Most of the bands and one or Bassoon and other instruments of such an instrument should cover in their absence.
Here’s another example of the last review:
Licking Sharp, States that it takes to make this spark of March, and must pay close attention to the contradictions and subsequent dynamics of the multinational force, ff and instruments pp. wind be able to play and tables diatonic chromatic bright all the rhythm short.
Music is a very personal experience and subjective opinion of the author may be useful to the reader. However, all expressed the view needs to be a supportive framework. Must be given to the writer meaning through interpretations of his / her opinions. And should be supported by written comments, even with music events and a sense of musical understanding.
5. Where can I find the music for the exam?
Start by making a list of publishers who publish music major type of music that will be reviewed. Contact them by phone or e-mail, and ask for the results of the CD sample. Today, more than the printed music is available on the Internet to listeners – just type the name of the composer and composition / arrangement and put it in the editor, in a music store or YouTube. Some publishers of sheet music sent over the PDF files for review. It is worth mentioning that there are many small music publishing company that produces high quality materials for schools, and will seize the opportunity to review the music files. It is useful to ask music teachers with experience and success because they recommend cutting and students love to play.




