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dip and a slur

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Tue, 09/06/2011 - 12:13
LearningTheHarp
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Hello David,

Whats the difference between a dip and a slur?
Example... a slur from 3' to 3 and a dip on 3?
Thanks....

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Tue, 09/06/2011 - 21:54
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David Barrett
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Answer

Time...

A dip is faster. Other than that, they're the same.

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Tue, 09/06/2011 - 23:35
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ok, so its the time between

ok, so its the time between the notes that make the difference... Thanks!!

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