Incorporating the cello part with two solo violas Bach’s in Brandenburg Concerto No. 6—Challenges in synchronization and listener experience

Eric Altschuler

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-13519-4.00010-6

Incorporating the cello part with two solo violas Bach’s in Brandenburg Concerto No. 6—Challenges in synchronization and listener experience

Eric Altschuler

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Abstract

The cognitive challenges to perform a piece in which three parts different parts need to be synchronized are discussed as is the solution: the two main soloists must watch each other and listen for the third part. Practice is required given the time delay of the speed of sound (listening for the third part) compared with watching the second part (near instantaneous speed of light/vision). The perceptual benefits to listeners of a perfectly synchronized/meshed performance are mentioned.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Neuroscience of Bach's Music
Subtitle of host publication	Perception, Action, and Cognition Effects on the Brain
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	61-79
Number of pages	19
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443135194
ISBN (Print)	9780443135200
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13519-4.00010-6
State	Published - 1 Jan 2024
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bach’s Double Violin Concerto
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
Double Viola Concerto
Hearing
Hemiola
Meshing
Self-refreshing complexity
Speed of light
Speed of sound
Synchronization
Three-body problem
Two-body problem
Viola da gamba
Vision

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The Neuroscience of Bach's Music: Perception, Action, and Cognition Effects on the Brain. Elsevier, 2024. p. 61-79.

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