"In fact, the simplest compositions really require that the player exhibit extaordinary skill in maintaining a consistent tone, that the performance somehow keep up the appearance or "flavor" of absolute truth. This can require considerable skill, even though this particular kind of skill isn't obvious and does not involve easily-perceived "showing off." When the sequence of notes being played is noticeably simple and slow, the requirement for sounding consistently "true" may in fact be more demanding than when executing a flashy, pyrotechnic "run.""

Very well put PoppaGator - exactly the sort of things my dad taught me, as I mentioned before - perhaps you worded it better than I did.


"this particular kind of skill isn't obvious and does not involve easily-perceived "showing off." ... the requirement for sounding consistently "true" may in fact be more demanding than when executing a flashy, pyrotechnic "run."""

But those who 'know' - and most especially those who 'can do' - or at least strive for that! - understand VERY well! It's only the musically very ignorant and musically untrained who are most easily implressed by 'fast flashy and loud"!!!!

:-)