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by Gary E. Andrews - 05/31/26 01:28 AM
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A test
by bennash - 05/26/26 07:18 AM
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by Rob B. - 05/25/26 11:14 PM
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Plunking notes on the piano Brian? Ha, ha... Only a beginner would be plunking the notes.
John I can't control your dislike of a simple term. Even though brilliant pianists can do brilliant things, I believe the violin has a bit wider lane to change their sound via technique. Plunking is striking a heavy blow to me. The point I was making is that percussive intensity from pp to ff (which I think of as a plunk), that is less of set of options in total than a violinist has on their instrument. I guess if you included the unusual use of a bow on a piano or hand plucking the notes etc., that expands things, but most people sit or stand and play the notes rather than using implements inside, though I have seen a LOT of experimental approaches over the years at our shows. .Are you bothered by my opinion or just averse to the word plunk? I have heard PLENTY of plunks on a piano (whichever definition you choose), as you must have as well. Sorry Brian, I just thought plunking to describe a piano touch was humorous. I know of legato, staccato and portamento, but I've never seen "plunking" on any piano manuscript. It just tickled my funny bone. No offence intended. Best, John  I thought it was funny too. Plunk is non trained musician speak. I had one music class week in college and dropped the class (the only time I ever did that) because I played all wrong and couldn't read music. I thought they would TEACH me to do both, but they expected me to already know it all. So I bailed sadly. Since then I just play by ear and do my best to approximate music in whatever skill level I have.
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