Two thoughts here:
1) to simulate ensemble playing and thus reap its many benefits in the
absence of a live ensemble, get some of the mmo books that I recommend
here whenever the opportunity presents. Hal-Leonard, Alfred, Schirmer
are popular publishers of vocal books with piano accompaniment on
accompanying CD, even possibly orchestral accompaniment. You will also
get fluent at C transposition. One benefit though from playing with a
real live ensemble that is denied here is learning to deal with the
inevitable imperfections of rhythm and intonation that live human
musicians commit.
2) to tell your orchestra a terrible tale and ask this public forum for
advice on how to keep your secret is mighty brave. Good luck - I trust
that our colleagues here will - if not offer to aid and abet this
ethical debauchery - at least not spill the beans, let the cat out of
the bag, or otherwise bring dishonour upon your heretofore unstained
escutcheon. Brothers & Sisters - let us rise to the occasion.
Reba McLaurin wrote:
I play low horn in a small orchestra, and we are off for the summer.
Everyone in the orchestra thinks I'm at a festival playing low horn
for the summer; however, I am not. I got out of playing some gigs in
town and took the summer off. Now in order to keep myself out of
trouble, I need to convince everyone that I have been playing all
summer. I have one month before the season starts. It is very
important that I sound like I've been playing in a good ensemble all
summer, i.e., I need to sound in tune and in time on our first
rehearsal or I'll be in trouble. What can I do to improve my ensemble
skills in the practice room? Is it possible to improve my intonation
with a cd or tuner in the practice room? How can I get myself to play
on top of the beat when I am practicing alone? Any suggestions will be
helpful.
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{ David Goldberg: [EMAIL PROTECTED] }
{ Math Dept, Washtenaw Community College }
{ Ann Arbor Michigan }
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