Everyone knows that in pep band, p doesn't really mean quiet. It's all relative, isn't it? Yes, yes it is, but how do you know when to play loud and when to play deafeningly loud? Hmm...if only there were an:
Official Guide To Pep Band Dynamics
If it says pp, that means "play slightly quieter than the drummers." (This is very rare.)
If it says p, that means "play at an equal level of sound as the drummers." (Also pretty rare.)
If it says mf, that means "play slightly louder than the drummers."
If it says f, that means "play loud enough so that the audience can make out the melody over the drummers."
If it says ff, that means "drown out the drummers, good luck."
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