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How is am Rand played?
Play or strike near the edge specified by the instrument’s notation or legend while retaining the separately written implement, stroke and dynamic. Moving from centre to edge changes which vibration modes are excited, but the result varies among drumheads, cymbals, bars and other surfaces; it may become thinner, lighter, more focused or simply different rather than universally brighter.
How does am Rand sound?
often thinner, less full or more edged sound
In context
Am Rand is a German playing-area direction meaning at the edge. It often contrasts with in der Mitte, yet the acoustic result and safe contact point are instrument-specific. No candidate received three independent direct expansions of the complete phrase, so am Rand remains written out.
Equivalent terms
- FR au bord
- EN at the edge
- DA ved kanten