Rubato literally means "robbed time." Pretty much what you've got to do is when you're playing a piece, steal some of one note and stick it on to a different note.... with your SOUL AND FEELINGS AND HEART. Unfortunately for us left brained people, it needs to spring from some real artistic inspiration... even if you copy another person's musical ideas exactly it might fool a listeners ear but you won't fool their emotions. HOORAY FOR MUSIC DORKS!!
Medsas, do you know WHEN to use them? Is there a general rule, such as, use them as you go up, or down the scale? I wish I knew when and HOW to use them. Without them, you're simply playing notes. I can tell a huge difference between those who use rubatos and those who don't, like me. My playing is so dull and unprofessional sounding because I don't know WHEN and HOW to use rubatos in piano. Do you know? Can you help me grasp the concept in actual playing?
"Do you think that the concept of rubato is properly understood today?
Well, there are many pianists today who use a mechanical rubato: a slight accelerando, a slight diminuendo. Rubato must emerge spontaneously from the music, it can't be calculated but must be totally free. It's not even something you can teach: each performer must feel it on the basis of his or her own sensitivity. There's no magic formula: to assume otherwise would be ridiculous. Rubato isn't something you can rationalize."
Rubato is something you feel. When you really understand the piece you are playing then there some passages that you just know you gotta accelerate or slow down because you want to highlight an important note. Often what happens in Chopin is that you have a very fast passage which resolve at a very soft tonic. Usually you want to start that passage fast and slow down to gently arrive at the end. Another thing to consider is to think of the pieces "as a wave".
"I will now use rubato in a senence"
thetimelady42 2 months ago
wow old
flash2591 4 months ago
NEXT WORD: SYZYGY, its a real word
aperson1305 4 months ago
That was my favorite song when i was 4. I'm embarrassed to say that up until now I thought it was Roboto not Rubato.
FishyIceCream 4 months ago
@FishyIceCream You shouldn't be embarrassed. The joke of this video is that they misused "Rubato". The song is definitely "Mr. Roboto".
UlgarFireMage 4 months ago
What is with yall and stix Lmao there good but not that good
muddypaint 4 months ago
what the fucking shit? hahhaha
xmegaannx 8 months ago
OMG i LUV styx now, that is the best song EVAR!!!!!!!!! hehehe
lawlol555 10 months ago
RUBATO..
TyTheRegularMan 1 year ago
Yay Styx!!!
elainap123 1 year ago
Rubato literally means "robbed time." Pretty much what you've got to do is when you're playing a piece, steal some of one note and stick it on to a different note.... with your SOUL AND FEELINGS AND HEART. Unfortunately for us left brained people, it needs to spring from some real artistic inspiration... even if you copy another person's musical ideas exactly it might fool a listeners ear but you won't fool their emotions. HOORAY FOR MUSIC DORKS!!
merachelanne 1 year ago
I LOVE Styx! They are amazing in concert =]
paulmccartney1112 2 years ago
I have seen STYX 17 times!
I LOVE STYX!! :)
rockinrach06 2 years ago
Hahahahah! Styx is amazing.
xxlyricaliesxx 2 years ago
STYX IS AWESOME!!
rockinrach06 2 years ago
STYX!
HaKiMz942 3 years ago
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Y'all must be a bit special for tinkin dats funny...r useful...sept maybe for rippin it outta dat Quentin Tarentino big chinned muppet!
tekeall 3 years ago
I didn't know that awesome...LOL!
yankeesangel03 3 years ago
domo arigoto, Mr.Roboto!
bajondy 3 years ago
LoL! I love Rhett! He's funny. I need glasses and hair like him. He could work out a little.
Cxxx2 4 years ago
thats link with the glasses
wickedlasers 4 years ago
Do you mean Link?
michaelaannalis 3 years ago
that's link
MuffinsatMidnight 2 years ago
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u guys should really gon its your tv dot com u could win some good money
punknotdead78 4 years ago
OMG BEST SONG EVERR!!!!!!! i love u kiddos.
p0kem0nXmasterrr 4 years ago
hey i am special
latinapeacechick 4 years ago
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jesslj2007 4 years ago
You guys are hilarious!
EccaGoesToTown 4 years ago
Lolz.
TheJahn1 4 years ago
ha i knew what rubato was already because my chorus teacher told me i feel special now
latinapeacechick 4 years ago
I knew it as well cause i play the piano, so you're not special :-)
GuardianOfTrash 4 years ago
I still don't know what rubato means.. am
I special? O_o
MikRomance 4 years ago 2
rubato is deviations in tempo, especially found in romantic music, such as Chopin
Medsas 2 years ago
Medsas, do you know WHEN to use them? Is there a general rule, such as, use them as you go up, or down the scale? I wish I knew when and HOW to use them. Without them, you're simply playing notes. I can tell a huge difference between those who use rubatos and those who don't, like me. My playing is so dull and unprofessional sounding because I don't know WHEN and HOW to use rubatos in piano. Do you know? Can you help me grasp the concept in actual playing?
Thanks so much!
TheLovelyPiano 2 years ago
Here's the thing for rubato, there's no set formula. Here's a quote that explains it well:
Medsas 2 years ago
"Do you think that the concept of rubato is properly understood today?
Well, there are many pianists today who use a mechanical rubato: a slight accelerando, a slight diminuendo. Rubato must emerge spontaneously from the music, it can't be calculated but must be totally free. It's not even something you can teach: each performer must feel it on the basis of his or her own sensitivity. There's no magic formula: to assume otherwise would be ridiculous. Rubato isn't something you can rationalize."
Medsas 2 years ago
Rubato is something you feel. When you really understand the piece you are playing then there some passages that you just know you gotta accelerate or slow down because you want to highlight an important note. Often what happens in Chopin is that you have a very fast passage which resolve at a very soft tonic. Usually you want to start that passage fast and slow down to gently arrive at the end. Another thing to consider is to think of the pieces "as a wave".
Medsas 2 years ago
Some pieces must be played with the rhythm of the waves.
Medsas 2 years ago
that was pretty funny... like the burning remote one too... that was cool.
AussieFocus 5 years ago