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2. In this session we will:
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Be able to recognise key musical and sonic components in
performances
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Be able to evaluate and review several live performances

3. Musical Components
What do we look for in a performance?

4. Musical Components
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Correct notation
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Good Dynamics
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Correct Tempo
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Timing
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Musicianship
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Interaction with the rest of the ensemble/band
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Tuning/Pitch
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Stability/Stamina
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Control

5. Sonic Components
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No feedback
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Balanced levels
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Correct Volume
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Suitable use of EQ
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Maintained and tested equipment
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Rehearsed changes (between performers)
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Effective Mic-ing
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Good monitoring
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Correct Cue’s

6. Success
For a gig to be a success for the listener, both of these roles in
performance (Performer and Engineer) have to be executed to a high
standard avoiding these errors.
Some can be avoided, such as a singer singing out of tune.
This can be avoided by the singer having a better monitor mix, therefore
being able to hear themselves clearly
Or the musicians stamina can be correct through effective rehearsal
schedules and sensible touring schedules.

7. Listening for these errors
These errors are much easier to notice as a listener than correct and
positive achievements by the performer and especially the sound
engineer.
Usually we notice these errors through distraction, but often we notice
the error and not the source.
The source being what is causing the error (as mentioned in the
previous slide).

8. Task
Listen to the following performances and write a short review on each
the highlights 3 strengths or weaknesses of each either referring to
musical components or sonic components:
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The Vines - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 0WyTgvSHQl4
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At the Drive-in - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 6JpzZLcm6_s
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Bastille - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAI7jzjQ5I
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Sparta - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3zkNf8YhMg
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Tower of Power - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKLihKehg_U