Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Dotted Breve for Rhythmic Equality

According to a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center, some 94 percent of 128th notes feel that they are viewed by musicians as notes to fear rather than notes to love and cherish. The survey found the outlook of 256th notes to be even more dismal. These statistics engendered profound sadness in my heart. Why do we, as musicians, force notes into this hurtful hierarchy?  Notes no more choose than their rhythmic value than we choose our height. The two most obvious ways to bring termination to this present cycle of injustice and marginalization is to refuse to make rhythmic distinctions between notes when playing, and also boycott all musical performances and recordings that do not act likewise.
Change is needed. Equality is demanded. Do your part to make music the language of (impartial) love.

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