街头艺术面面观（三）

How to Busk 如何在街头卖艺

　　Busking is a fun activity for the performer. Buskers, regardless of whether they are professional musicians or amateurs, can enjoy the experience of performing anonymously. The success of the performance depends solely on how well the busker can grab and hold a crowd's attention. It's a fun way to be part of a festive crowd and practice performance skills in the meantime.

　　街头表演对于街头艺人来说是一项有乐趣的活动。街头艺人，无论是专业的音乐家还是业余爱好者，都会从匿名表演中享受到乐趣。表演是否成功的标准便是街头艺人吸引和保持人群注意力的能力。身处欢乐的人群之中并即时玩弄演奏技巧是一件乐事。

　　1. Learn about the regulations and laws about busking in the area you want to perform before you start strumming your guitar. Even in areas where it is legal to busk, make sure that if you draw a crowd you won't end up obstructing traffic. Busking is fun, but not if you end up on the wrong side of the law.

　　在你开始随意演奏吉他之前，要先搞清你想要表演的场所对街头表演有什么法律规定。即使是在可以合法进行街头表演的地方，也要确保一点，那就是如果你吸引住一堆人群，你不能到最后因此而阻碍了交通。街头表演是乐趣，但是，如果你违反了法律的话就并非如此了。

　　2. Respect the local residents. Don't ②lay into your drum kit at midnight in a residential area. Also respect the space of other buskers.

　　要尊重当地居民。午夜时分，不要在居民区敲打你的架子鼓。也不要侵占其他街头艺人的空间。

　　3. Judge your audience. Try to play music that will appeal to them. If they are older, play a few golden oldies, and if they are young give them more contemporary stuff. Watch their reactions. As soon as the crowd starts to fidget change the music.

　　对听众要有判断力。试着演奏对他们有吸引力的乐曲。如果他们比较老，就演奏一些老歌金曲，如果他们是年轻人，就给他们多演奏些当代曲目。观察他们的反应。一旦人群开始出现厌烦情绪，就改变曲目。

　　4. When selecting a location take acoustics into account. Many buskers choose subway tunnels because of the interesting sound effects. However, the public usually pass through these areas quickly and are not inclined to linger. Doorways and alcoves on street level are a better option. Train stations, bus stations and other places where people have to wait are the best.

　　在选择场地的时候，要考虑到音响效果。许多街头艺人选择地铁通道是因为那里有趣的声音效果。不过，人们通常会快速走过这些区域而不太可能逗留。大街上的门道和门洞是个更好的选择。而火车站、汽车站和其它人们要做停留的地方则是的场所。