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Di Sarli: follow a musical sentence

Listen for the beginning and ending of a musical idea.

12 minutes, at your pace.

All levels; seated listening is a complete way to take part.

Settle in

A licensed recording and a quiet place to listen.

1. Choose a Carlos Di Sarli recording through a licensed music service. Listen once while seated, with no movement task.
2. Listen again and mark with a gentle finger tap where you hear one musical idea settle and another begin. There is no need to count every phrase the same way.
3. Replay a short section. Hum the contour quietly or trace it with one hand, then notice the pulse underneath.
4. If you wish to move, walk a few small forward steps to the pulse and choose a comfortable pause when the musical idea settles. Keep the pause optional.
5. Write one sentence about what you heard and save the recording in your own playlist. Next time compare another recording rather than assuming they all feel alike.

A gentler option: Listen to a short passage without any movement task.

Explore further: Compare two recordings and describe how you would change your pauses.

Seated listening is a complete version of this lesson. Keep volume comfortable and use a clear space if walking; never force a pause that compromises balance.

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