Music Glossary: strategies

Selective unison or octave doubling to reinforce hooks or thicken textures without muddying the mix. more

More in the Arrangement and Orchestration category...
doubling strategies arrangement orchestration

Subtle timing/velocity variance or groove templates from a live take; keep consistent pocket. more

More in the Drum Programming and Groove Design category...
humanization strategies drum programming groove

Use numbers/Roman numerals and movable-do to transpose charts on the fly in rehearsal or live. more

quick transposition strategies chart literacy

Mental rehearsal, breathing, and small-audience exposure reduce performance anxiety. more

stage anxiety strategies musician psychology