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Quick questions on Ensemble and accompaniment skills explained: H2 Music
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What is rigid accompanying?Show answer
Holding a fixed tempo against a soloist's rubato breaks the ensemble; the accompanist follows and shadows the soloist's timing.
What are not watching for cues?Show answer
Ignoring breaths, gestures and lead-ins causes ragged entries; watch and cue, especially at tempo changes.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain what is meant by ensemble (keeping together) and how players achieve it. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Describe the accompanist's role in relation to a soloist. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how a chamber player adapts between leading, accompanying and equal roles. [3 marks]
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