Not all notes are created equal. In any piece of music, all notes are important. But some notes are more important to the melody than others.<\/p>\n
Every day, we emphasize certain points when talking to each other. We bring attention to specific points so that we communicate more clearly.<\/p>\n
In music, we do the same. We can bring attention to certain notes so we better communicate our musical ideas.<\/p>\n
Sometimes, the composer tells us when to emphasize something. Other times we choose based on our understanding of the music.<\/p>\n
Either way, accents are a wonderful way to add beauty and organization to our music.<\/p>\n