Klarinet Archive - Posting 001068.txt from 1997/10

From: Composer16@-----.com
Subj: Re: bad tone
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 01:14:47 -0400

In a message dated 97-10-25 23:31:26 EDT, you write:

<< Hi,
I'm in high school, and I've got a different problem than that. First off,
I'm the only one with tone quality, so I'm always out of tune with the
others. The only reason I know that I'm right and they're wrong is because
the tuner says so. My problem is that I can't sight read worth beans!! I'm
first chair but my music teacher seems to only care about sight reading and
I'm getting worried. Also, I recently joined a community band and I now
realize how truly pathetic I am, and here I thought I was actually playing
pretty well for all of this time. I actually volunteered for third, and I
hate playing third chair!!
well, bye,
~=~=~=AMY=~=~=~ >>

You can't always go by what a tuner says, although that's nice for smaller
instrumental groups. in larger groups, such as bands, orchestras, etc. you
have to tune with the rest of the group, regardless if it is a perfect A 440
on the dot. And as far as the community band goes, thrid chair is ok. Give
other people, especially the "elders" (and that is said with affection) a
chance. Some have played for quite a LONG time, and of course have more
experience. You'll get there eventually. You'll survive being third chair.
Chris