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n85ae

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Silencio

Could somebody tell me what a Silencio is?

Thanks,
Jeff

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n85ae

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RE: Silencio (in reply to n85ae)

Got it.

Thanks!
Jeff

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RE: Silencio (in reply to Guest)

quote:

IT IS ALWAYS 6 compases long.
UNLESS...one takes artistic license.

The artistic license for a longer silencio is usually in the hands of a choreographer...

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RE: Silencio (in reply to n85ae)

thanks for posting that, romerito.

is the second one a variation?

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at_leo_87

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Yeah. Modern, and mine. I posted it a long time ago but I think the host dropped me for not using my account. I can repost it if you can't find it.

thanks, romerito. i'll dig around for it. so i take it, we DON'T have to stick to the Em - B7 formula and it would still be okay?

and i feel silly for asking this, as i should know this by now, but can you stretch the compas a bit for the silencio instead of playing it metronomically?

and yeah, what happened to the notation tool? it was cool.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 1 2010 22:25:44

at_leo_87

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RE: Silencio (in reply to Guest)

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No. As long as it is six compases and the overall phrasing is similar you can do many things.

cool! thanks!

quote:

If you are playing for dance be careful about timing but a bit of rubato can be nice with an experienced dancer.

ok,phew. i've been just following the movements of the dancers which isn't always metronomic.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 2 2010 3:27:19

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RE: Silencio (in reply to Guest)

Round Midnight as a Silencio..... @9:13

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RE: Silencio (in reply to JasonMcGuire)

A 6 compas, regular one with some different changes going on @3:30

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 2 2010 4:28:51

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RE: Silencio (in reply to at_leo_87)

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ok,phew. i've been just following the movements of the dancers which isn't always metronomic.

Don't worry Anthony. Do your thing and keep those dancers in line. I am so glad to see you working and accompanying so nicely. Good work man.

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RE: Silencio (in reply to Guest)

I've often seen silencios danced 8 compases long - and I've been taught a couple of 8 compas ones from different teachers. Could it be that they used to be 8 compases long and the trend is now for shorter ones? Or were the ones I came across atypical or a trend at that time? I can post audio if anyone's interested.

The other thing to check with the dancer is whether they want the silencio to slow to a stop and they start the escobilla, or if they want to do a castellana the usual thing would be to speed up through the 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 of the final compas into a remate.
Aloysius.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 2 2010 8:00:53

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RE: Silencio (in reply to aloysius)

6 compas is the norm and it has been that way for as long as I can remember.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 2 2010 15:56:09

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Don't worry Anthony. Do your thing and keep those dancers in line. I am so glad to see you working and accompanying so nicely. Good work man.

thanks jason!

accompanying kicks ass. i just wish there was a singer.