Doublereed Archive - Posting 000068.txt from 2007/10

From: Arri Bachrach <abachrach@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] Play loud ...and louder!
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:34:12 -0400


> This is quite characteristic of amateur orchestras, where everyone
> plays as loud as they can so as to be heard, even when the music says ppp.

yes, Mr.Lurie..... if you play in a LOUSY amateur orchestra that is
true....... I NEVER played in that kind of amateur orchestra though I must
admit the intonation of some of the woodwinds at times is questionable, at
best....

AB

>But seems to me at least, that this is a problem for the conductor to
>manage, not just one woodwind player. The conductor should have an idea
>how loudly or softly the other players should be playing, and then control
>the balance. If (s)he's doing the job properly, there should be no
>problem. However in your case, maybe (s)he doesn't even know that there IS
>a problem.
>
>In that case, assuming you have a good enough relationship, maybe you
>could explain to the conductor what the problem is, as well as offer some
>suggestions how to solve it.
>
>Good luck.
>
>David
>
>
>At 04:55 AM 10/4/2007, you wrote:
>>Dear List:
>>"Can everyome please play softer!"
>> I found myself yesterday at an orchestra rehearsal making this exact
>> request.
>> But it seems to be to avail: we seem to be playing louder and louder
>> these days.So here's my question:how do we play loud and ... louder?
>>Besides using a microphone on my oboe or EH ,I have tried taking less out
>>of the reed and favoring the silver Chudnow tubes over the gold for this
>>task.Any other suggestions?
>>
>>Awaiting all suggestions!
>>
>>Rgds,
>>
>>harold emert
>>
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