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Offline pathetiquegirl

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sFz????
on: March 21, 2006, 05:02:16 PM
when you see this (sfz or sf) on your music what does it mean?

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Re: sFz????
Reply #1 on: March 21, 2006, 05:24:34 PM
It means sforzando, which means to play with an initial strong attack. I think it then goes back to the original volume.
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Re: sFz????
Reply #2 on: March 21, 2006, 05:26:43 PM
ok that's what i thought.   thanks for helping me. :)
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Re: sFz????
Reply #3 on: March 21, 2006, 05:58:47 PM
Your welcome.
Currently learning:<br />Liszt- Consolation No.3<br />J.W.Hässler- Sonata No.6 in C, 2nd mvt<br />Glière- No.10 from 12 Esquisses, Op.47<br />Saint-Saens- VII Aquarium<br />Mozart- Fantasie KV397<br /
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