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Accomplished performing musicians must pay close attention to many musical elements simultaneously. One might ask, "Am I observing all the composer's indications in the score?" "Are notes articulated clearly and intelligibly?" "As much as possible, is my interpretation in keeping with accepted stylistic performance practices?" "Am I communicating with the listener on a personal level?" "Am I consistently coaxing the most beautiful, varied, engaging sounds possible from my instrument or voice?" Musicians address such questions and countless others each time they launch into practice sessions, rehearsals or performances. In addition, pianists, whether soloing or ...