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About playing pieces you hate: I hate to be That Guy, but my general advice is to just suck it up and play it. Grab coffee or a snack afterwards to make up for how taxing the rehearsal is, but learn your part and absolutely nail it. If you can do that even with something you don't like or connect with, you're a stronger musician for it.
I have always wanted to learn how to play an instrument. However I have never learned and now I am over twenty; is it too late to learn?
Absolutely not! It’s never too late to start learning a new instrument. Finding a private teacher helps, but if you’re unable to find one, teach yourself as best you can. It’s never too late. :)
That's awesome you go to UNT! My sister goes to UNT, and I plan on going there too! ☺️
Oh, cool! I’ll be done in May, so I’ll be gone by the time you get there. But feel free to ask me any questions about the music program, or the school in general! On my personal blog, not here. :)
--encantadaa
I like how the brass guy knew it was coming while the bass clarinet still gets caught off guard
I would like to thank tumblr for giving me a reason to google the phrase “What musical composition includes the FUCKING HAMMER.”
This is from Mahler’s 6th symphony, which the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra (which I’m a member of) is performing tonight (February 3). If you’d like to watch it live, it starts at 8:00 US Central time. Here’s the livestream link:
https://recording.music.unt.edu/live
(and yes, the hammer blows really are that loud/strong…)
I'm an oboist and my school has no instrumental music program so I'm in the choir. I'm in an orchestra outside of school and take lessons but that's only 2 days out of the week and only 1 day to play in a group setting. Because of this, I end up really behind my peers because I just don't have the opportunity to play. I've been involved in music for 8 years and I just feel so disconnected now. How do I get more involved with a busy schedule and without a school music program?
I honestly don’t know what to tell you, because I don’t know what the area you live in is like. If you live in a bigger city, or near a big city, there may be other playing opportunities for you to be in. You said you’re in an orchestra, but is there a community band? That would definitely be something to check into.
Also, ask your choir teacher if there are any choral pieces that feature a solo soprano instrument (like oboe, or an instrument whose part you could play on your oboe, like flute or recorder) that your choir can perform. That would be a good way for you to play your oboe as part of a school event.
You’re in a tough situation, but it sounds like you’re trying to make the best of it, and doing all that you can do to stay involved. Unfortunately, there may not be anything else you can do. All that matters is that you keep practicing and keep trying.
At my school I feel like everyone in my class is so much better than me and I feel like they are much more driven to practice. I'm feeling really discouraged any advice?
Coming from someone who also wasn't the best in their section, it can be a bit discouraging. However, that's what drove me to become a better player. Your instrument, whatever it may be, requires you to rehearse and with that you will improve. I believe in you :)
Encantadaa here, asking for help! Listen to this-- hear how my buzz does funny things when I go back down? Any idea why? I'm stumped and don't know how to fix it. (It happens a lot going from a high note to a lower note-- not just in this context) Help!
I actually have a question about composition. I've written pieces before (for orchestra and small ensembles), but recently I've hit a spell of writers' block. Are there any suggestions for coming up with new ideas or finding inspiration for new melodies? Any help is much appreciated :)
Allow me to start this by saying that I am NOT a composer. I do, however, arrange music frequently, and I also write (words, not music). So combining those two experiences, here are some things that may help:
1) Listen to music. Listen to things you know, and ask friends to give you recommendations for pieces you’ve never heard before. Just listen. And if you feel up to it, do a bit of analyzation. Try to figure out why the composer did certain things, and how the different sounds work together.
2) Arrange something. Pick a song, pick an ensemble that it wasn’t originally scored for, and just arrange it. Once you’ve got the basics down, start adding in countermelodies, or redo the bass line, or just add in an expansion. Working on something that already exists, but adding to it, can be a great starting point to help you get back on track. And who knows, maybe one of the countermelodies you add in could end up being the melody of the next thing you write.
Just as an example, I’ve actually done #2 recently, although not due to compositional writer’s block– because I was bored. :) Those of you who watch the TV show “Castle” will probably recognize this music instantly. For those of you who don’t, this is the “I Just Want You” theme. Link to the original here.
The theme is just TV background music, so it’s not all that interesting, and it’s voiced for only piano, cello, and drums. I decided to make it more interesting and score it for full orchestra. I started with the original theme, then maaaaaaaaaajorly expanded it. I also added in two sets of countermelodies, in addition to all of the new instruments, and I think it really worked out. Link to my arrangement here.
So if you’re stuck, try doing something like that– take a piece you already know and make it your own. It could inspire you to create something new and help you get through your writer’s block. But even if it doesn’t, it’s still fun to do!
Those of you who do compose, please feel free to add to this!
–encantadaa
(and if you listen to my arrangement, keep in mind that those are Finale instruments you’re hearing, so it will sound kinda funny)
I’m going to retroactively tack onto this.
Personally when I get writers block, I try to just do something not related to composition. Usually when I do something non-music related, I end up getting inspired to write a new piece.
-piano-soprano
Happy 4th of July to all you percussionists out there. Well, and to all of you who celebrate it, too. :)
(originally posted by Eric Whitacre on Facebook)
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If you can do anything with music, what do you want to change some kind of thing in this life with music?
I think this could be an interesting discussion. I invite y’all to share your thoughts, but in the mean time here’s my answer.
I am a firm believer that music is a way to express what you cannot put into words(corny, I know). For me, music has always been my release: when i was angry, sad, stressed, annoyed, or anything of that nature, I would turn to music to make me feel better. Basically, if I could do anything with music, I would love to lessen conflict through music. If that were possible, the world would be a better, more expressive place(again corny, i know..).
So that’s my answer. What do you guys think?
-piano-soprano
Anyone know of any good websites/resources for arts job postings in the NYC area (besides the NYFA classifieds)? Thanks!
NYC followers, help us out!
Hello! I have been told that I am playing with too "bright" of a sound. How am I supposed to fix that? I have been playing clarinet for 5 years and I use Vandoren size 3.5 reeds. The other problem is that I sound so reedy. Especially if I play quiet. What should I do? Thanks!
I left this in the inbox for another mod to answer, but it’s been about three days, and none of them have. So rather than make you wait longer, I’ll just post it for followers to answer.
So, clarinet-playing followers: answer!
The best place to ask questions like this is clarinet corner on tumblr. I find they are very helpful.
Reblogging this, because that seems like a great resource for clarinet players. Also, Oscar, one of the members of theclarinetcorner, is one of our moderators here.
Sorry I missed this one! I believe I saw your same ask on theclarinetcorner so it is there if you haven't seen it already.
Oscar
It seems like you can't answer most questions you get..
That’s because I (encantadaa) am not omniscient, unfortunately, and almost every single other moderator is inactive. I wish it weren’t that way, but it is. So we really need you followers to give as much help as you can.
–encantadaa
I'm still here!!
Hello! I have been told that I am playing with too "bright" of a sound. How am I supposed to fix that? I have been playing clarinet for 5 years and I use Vandoren size 3.5 reeds. The other problem is that I sound so reedy. Especially if I play quiet. What should I do? Thanks!
I left this in the inbox for another mod to answer, but it’s been about three days, and none of them have. So rather than make you wait longer, I’ll just post it for followers to answer.
So, clarinet-playing followers: answer!
The best place to ask questions like this is clarinet corner on tumblr. I find they are very helpful.
Reblogging this, because that seems like a great resource for clarinet players. Also, Oscar, one of the members of theclarinetcorner, is one of our moderators here.
Hi, everyone! Your friendly neighborhood moderator encantadaa here. :)
I’ve just updated the blog’s theme. Of course, you’ll only be able to see it properly from a computer, but I think this new theme is much better than the old one, for many reasons. Links are easier to find-- they’re all across the top, very clearly labeled. The layout is much cleaner, and everything is nicer-looking.
Here’s the coolest part, though: there is now a search bar. You’ll see it on the right side of the page. So if you want to go through and see all things that have ever been posted on, say, the viola, all you have to do is type “viola” into that search bar, hit “enter,” and any post containing the word “viola” will show up! I'm really excited about the search bar-- that’s going to be a really useful tool for a lot of people.
I’m not quite done customizing yet, but go ahead and take a look! And please, let me know if the colors make things hard to read, and I can change them.
-- encantadaa
in answer to your 'what do I do when I hate a piece I'm playing', often I find this the best time to 100% focus on technique (not saying I don't focus on it normally), but one can get a bit taken with the music sometimes, so it's being meticulous with dynamics and articulation. If that's not for you, sometimes I look for things I like, maybe a few notes or a chord that's really satisfying. Or I just count down the minutes until it's over. Good luck!
