Tutorial: Debussy asks for ‘con sordina’ and Andante tres expressif so he wants a ‘muted’ sound like the mute used on a violin to stop the vibrations of the wires, to create that velvet like tone and atmosphere. I hope you find some of the ideas I discuss here useful as you learn this incredible piece of music. Brian King
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