Balance Quote by Arthur Honegger
“To write music is to raise a ladder without a wall to lean it against. There is no scaffolding: the building under construction is held in balance only by the miracle of a kind of internal logic, an innate sense of proportion.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Music and Composition (1935)
Creating music requires internal logic and proportion without external support, relying on innate sense of balance.
In simple terms: Music builds on internal balance.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner musical logic.
Themes
creativity
structure
intuition
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- orchestration
- improvisation
- musical education
Key Concepts
musical composition
balance
proportion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find internal musical balance?
- What structures help your composition?
A Different Perspective
Lack of external guidance can hinder beginners; intuition varies
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