“Piano” is a musical term meaning “played
or sung softly”. “Pianissimo” is its first cousin and that means “play even
softer”.
Moonlight
Sonata
by Beethoven begins at the dynamic level of “piano”.
When I use music to help fall asleep, it
generally needs to be “piano” in volume.
The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl
this year. Seattle is being touted as
one of the noisiest crowds at a sporting event.
Don’t go to a game expecting to be soothed and calmed. You won’t hear “piano” at a Seahawks game.
Ah, but after the game, when you get back
home, put on your happy pants, slip into your favorite chair or sofa, and play
whatever music brings a “piano” moment for you. Just before dozing off, be sure and change to
some “pianissimo” so you are not awakened from your dreams.
P Michael
Biggs
Offering Up-Moments
One Moment at a Time