Most music and all tonal music follows the pattern embodied by the harmonic progression 1-5-1.

That is to say it moves from a point of repose to tension and then back again.

The performer must highlight or make evident these patterns and thusly communicate the architecture of the piece to the listener.

One the things that makes up drop out of activities like music or sports is the feeling that we are not prepared for the class or didn't practice enough. 

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