What does MAD T-SHIRT stand for?
Melody, Articulation, Dynamics, Tempo, Structure, Harmony, Instruments, Rhythm, Texture.
Definition of Melody
Pitch, High or low, ascending or descending, conjunct or disjunct.
Definition of Articulation
Legato, Staccato, Accents etc …
Definition of Dynamics
How loud or soft.
Definition of Tempo
How fast or slow.
Definition of Structure
How sections are organised.
Definition of Harmony
Chords/tonality.
Definition of Instruments
Quality of sound.
Definition of Rhythm
The pattern of long and short notes.
Definition of Texture.
How the layers are organised.