The practice of being able to decode the sounds we hear is called analysis.

The tools of analysis enable us to study or examine music in detail, in order to understand, explain and interpret it.

Essentially, we’re listening to music for what sets it apart, identifying aspects, elements and approaches we can use to elevate our own performances and become better musicians.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by music performance analysis?

Ready to tackle tone colour, approach articulation or deep-dive into dynamics?

DSMusic has everything you need to decode sound & become a better performer!

Decoding Sound includes step by step focus on describing character, feeling and mood in music, as well as the elements of music, with word lists, answering techniques, listening examples & practice questions with sample answers for everything on the DSMusic website!

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