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The Power of the Penultimate

  • Writer: Kathy Judd
    Kathy Judd
  • Oct 23, 2024
  • 1 min read

It is the step before the final one that propels the runner's step over the finish line. Make sure the note before the final note of the piece, the note before the big shift, and the note before the top of the phrase propels it on in a thoughtful way. Often, this involves vibrato.

 
 
 

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