"these differences are equally plain, yet only to those who have been initiated by practical work."
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Evan Feldman
"these differences are equally plain, yet only to those who have been initiated by practical work."
It is for the conductor to decide, but how can a conductor know? Some of this boils down to expertise, having a plan, and having an easy-to-read clock to help stay on the plan. That said, it’s helpful to have some idea of what the norms look like, perhaps with a heuristic or model or guidepost.