ABSTRACT
The fermata was used in chorales (Excerpts 7-1 and 7-2) to indicate phrase endings and breathing points in the music. Thus, the breath-pause, “cut–prep” fermata (a single gesture, release/preparation) is most appropriate. Refer to Chapter 7, “Fermata with Breath Pause” and Figure 7.2. See also Video 7-2. For these fermatas be sure to swing up to indicate clearly the one-count preparation for the next entrance. Here’s a sure-fire rule: If in doubt, cut off swinging up in a one-count preparation, and head for the next count of music in the beat pattern. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781315621593/d8cf77eb-d9c2-4e85-ad69-c9538a944e65/content/ifig0001.jpg"/>
