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Leaving space between the notes

Leaving space between the notes

"It’s the space you put between the notes that make the music."

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Michael Schaus
Jan 09, 2025
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Whether it is graphic design or a piece of writing, what makes it emotionally powerful is often what is left out rather than what is included. Or as the legendary designer Massimo Vignelli argued, “it’s the space you put between the notes that make the music.”

Actually, Vignelli isn’t the only one to take notice of how music is made in such a way. From C…

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