Joined Notes
Joined notes, or note joining, is the technique of playing notes using a constant stream of air, without interruption or enunciation.
In contrast to classical tradition, which encourages the definition of notes, much traditional music emphasises seamless transition between notes, hence the importance of this technique.
In practice, players often join sets of two, three, or four notes, depending on the structure of the tune. In some areas, all notes are joined, and the only enunciation is for breaks. In others, enunciation is strictly reserved for the beginning of a set of notes, and the rest joined.
However, tune enunciation is mostly tune-specific. This means that the enunciation of the tune (ie. the emphasis or enunciation of certain notes or sequences, and the joining of other notes) doesn't follow a set pattern, rather follows a particular pattern that has been passed down aurally. These patterns often reflect the specific dance or dance variant the tune was written to accompany. This is why in order to play tunes properly, you must listen to how others play them before you attempt to do so yourself.
In contrast to classical tradition, which encourages the definition of notes, much traditional music emphasises seamless transition between notes, hence the importance of this technique.
In practice, players often join sets of two, three, or four notes, depending on the structure of the tune. In some areas, all notes are joined, and the only enunciation is for breaks. In others, enunciation is strictly reserved for the beginning of a set of notes, and the rest joined.
However, tune enunciation is mostly tune-specific. This means that the enunciation of the tune (ie. the emphasis or enunciation of certain notes or sequences, and the joining of other notes) doesn't follow a set pattern, rather follows a particular pattern that has been passed down aurally. These patterns often reflect the specific dance or dance variant the tune was written to accompany. This is why in order to play tunes properly, you must listen to how others play them before you attempt to do so yourself.