Hi, I just know most of you will like this Kristinn >For those of you who either play an instrument in an ensemble, >band, etc., or have a loved one who does, the following should >come in handy! > >Golden Rules For Ensemble Playing > >1. Everyone should play the same piece. > >2. Stop at every repeat sign, and discuss in detail whether to >take the repeat. The audience will love this a lot! > >3. If you play a wrong note, give a nasty look to one of your >partners. > >4. Keep your fingering chart handy. You can always catch up >with the others. > >5. Carefully tune your instrument before playing. That way >you can play out of tune all night with a clear conscience. > >6. Take your time turning pages. > >7. The right note at the wrong time is a wrong note (and vice >versa). > >8. If everyone gets lost except you, follow those who get lost. > >9. Strive to get the maximum NPS (notes per second). That >way you gain the admiration of the incompetent. > >10. Markings for slurs, dynamics and ornaments should not >be observed. They are only there to embellish the score. > >11. If a passage is difficult, slow down. If it's easy, speed it >up. Everything will work itself out in the end. > >12. If you are completely lost, stop everyone and say, >"I think we should tune." > >13. Happy are those who have not perfect pitch, for the >kingdom of music is theirs. > >14. If the ensemble has to stop because of you, explain in >detail why you got lost. Everyone will be very interested. > >15. A true interpretation is realized when there remains not >one note of the original. > >16. When everyone else has finished playing, you should >not play any notes you have left. If you have notes left >over, please play them on the way home. > >17. A wrong note played timidly is a wrong note. A wrong >note played with authority is an interpretation.
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