Pick up notes are not usually extra loud, but must be solid and
substantial as they are the "launching pad" into the melody. A good
book to consider is a work on "Note Grouping" by J. Thurmond.
Consider the opening of the Strauss First Concerto for horn.
Paul Mansur
On Apr 18, 2008, at 12:48 PM, Herbert Foster wrote:
As well as being a fine teacher, Douglas is a singer, and he adds
that perspective to his teaching.
This brings up a question. We are taught not to de-emphasize pick-
up notes, if not to emphasize them. However, when I am singing,
pick-up notes are usually on weak syllables. How do I "sing on the
horn" with these seemingly contradictory directions?
Herb Foster
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