Maestro & Professor
I've been exploring how the harmonic series might line up with a symphonic structure—do you think there's a hidden algorithm a conductor could use to anticipate a player's phrasing?
Maestro: The harmonic series is a map, not a recipe. A conductor can hear the natural peaks and dips in a score, then use that as a guide to cue phrasing, but it’s still the player’s instinct that fills the gaps. If you want an algorithm, treat it like a rehearsal plan: mark the points where the series aligns with the harmonic structure, set precise tempos, and trust the musicians to interpret the space between. It’s discipline and listening, not magic.