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What does it mean?
The speaker urges an instrument to express itself loudly and passionately.
In plain terms
Play the violin loudly and with emotion.
What can you take from it?
Use your tools to express yourself fully.

Where it applies

  • performing
  • rehearsal
  • artistic creation

Putting it to work

  • play without fear
  • embrace volume
  • focus on sound

Questions to consider

  • How do you let your voice out?
  • What stops you from screaming?

Another view

It ignores the value of quiet or subtle expression.

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