what is "p sub."

big bang · 06-26-2009, 05:12 AM

can any one tell me how to play the musical expression 'p sub.'
I believe the 'p'stands for 'piano' but what is 'sub.' full form anyway?

Sorry for my stupid question but i relly need an anwer!

**Joe Dalton** · 06-26-2009, 05:20 AM

sub is short for substitution, or sandwhich depending on context.

**SteveM** · 06-26-2009, 07:10 AM

Hi
'sub' stands for 'subito' meaning quickly/immediately/suddenly. So ' p sub' would mean a sudden drop in volume.
Cheers
Steve

**hubert54** · 06-26-2009, 07:34 AM

subito is italian and might be ok.
But why you're thinking about that?
You have to take care what you want do do on a fretboard or something like that.
Play unplugged and ask yourself always "why"?
of course something weird.

**FatJeff** · 06-26-2009, 11:13 AM

Steve is right. "piano subito" - in other words, play suddenly quietly.

Hubert, true to form, is completely incomprehensible.

**Paul J Edwards** · 06-26-2009, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by FatJeff

Steve is right. "piano subito" - in other words, play suddenly quietly.

Hubert, true to form, is completely incomprehensible.

Reading Hubert's posts are like listening to Sun Ship by Coltrane the first time.

**FatJeff** · 06-26-2009, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Paul J Edwards

Reading Hubert's posts are like listening to Sun Ship by Coltrane the first time.

Except they don't get better with time.

**Goofsus4** · 06-26-2009, 05:10 PM

Mmmmmmm...Italian sub [insert Homer Simpson voice]

**hubert54** · 06-27-2009, 01:02 AM

"Reading Hubert's posts are like listening to Sun Ship by Coltrane the first time"

sorry guys
the meaning of p sub seemed obvious, therefore my a little bit intolerant attempt to provoke.
Coltrane's music must be very nice...
Like reading between the lines...
I apologize

**hubert54** · 06-27-2009, 04:20 AM

"Hubert, true to form, is completely incomprehensible"
hi jeff with the lute
because of my horrible english or what else?

**franco6719** · 06-27-2009, 05:07 AM

"Piano" means softly in Italian, while subito means, among other things, "right away". "Play softly and do it NOW."

**hubert54** · 06-27-2009, 08:43 AM

[quote=franco6719;39399]"Piano" means softly in Italian, while subito means, among other things, "right away". "Play softly and do it NOW!

Oh somebody seems to understand.

**franco6719** · 06-28-2009, 03:24 AM

Reading Hubert's posts are like listening to Sun Ship by Coltrane the first time"

In defense of Hubert, who doesn't really need any defending actually since he is a very knowledgable person who knows what he is talking about if you overlook the awkward English and the "elliptic" style of writing, some people never understand the late Coltrane. Even someone like Joe Diorio admitted as much. I don't actually "understand" most of Love Supreme even, but I still know it is full of great playing and very original music.

big bang · 06-28-2009, 03:39 AM

Originally Posted by SteveM

Hi
'sub' stands for 'subito' meaning quickly/immediately/suddenly. So ' p sub' would mean a sudden drop in volume.
Cheers
Steve

thanks for the input Steve,
it's from a classical piece i'm working on.I'm just a beginner so classical guitar pieces are very helpful for me to develop my sight reading and the right hand technique

**hubert54** · 06-28-2009, 04:10 AM

Mille grazie, Franco (a lot of "patience")

and sorry "bigbang" that I'm the cause of useless discussions.
But don't wait to ask questions! I think, most of the guys here
can help you with "classical" music.

best wishes
the main intention for me was trying to define

"what are you doing if you play quietly
"all of a sudden"?
in german "plötzlich" regarding "volume".

**hubert54** · 06-28-2009, 05:54 AM

don't forget or ignore
just a little " alphorn idiot" typing
Austria is not Australia
bella gerunt alii - tu felix austria nube
time to laugh
btw. isn't it legitime for me trying to get any answers?

hm, legitim or leggere ?
my God, what is happening here?

viel war es sicher nicht.