microanalysis

microanalysis

1. scales

   • top-bottom-top-bottom-top
   • nearly always moves by step
     • 5 exceptions to this
     • covers all notes of instrument
       • seems motivated by instrument, not desire for expression
     • safe, predictable . less likely to miss intended note (by hand or ear)
   • regular pulse throughout
     • holding, stable or stuck
   • rhythmic motif
   • mode
     • harmony
       • I and V

2. space

   • J leaves no silence at beginning or end
     • does not want/can't face time to reflect
     • psychodynamic - silence leaves space to grow
     • control
   • I leave no silence
     • anxiety
     • desire to keep H engaged
     • concentrating on othr elements (inexperience)
     • countertransference from aspects of AN
   • space in pitch?
   • space in duration of held notes?

3. who leads?

   • Bruscia scales
   • harmony, pitch, rhythm, pulse

4. form and structure

5. beauty

   • correctness
   • barrier
   • pleasure
   • control