Music A-Level
Performance techniques
What Performance techniques means in Music A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Performance techniques
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Playing without the removable central stem, producing a highly distinctive, metallic, buzzing and focused tone that cuts through an ensemble.
Topics that use Performance techniques
- Area of study 5: Jazz - Musical elements (AQA A-Level)
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