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Re: I have joined a community band

Author: Chris_C ★2017
Date: 2019-07-29 01:52

Just enjoy yourself!
I concur with the view that 3rd clarinet in a band is difficult - 1st clarinet and flutes get the tune; 2nd clarinet typically gets a third below the 1st so has someone to follow/play with; then the rest of the band get their notes; and finally third clarinet gets what is left over, so there is often no harmonic or rhythmic sense to the part on its own. For that reason I always thing 2nd is the easiest clarinet part.

Just keep at it and it will come together... The most important first step is to try not to play in rests! Everything else follows from that. Time and practice are the key - and as has been said, it's a team thing, so you make what contribution you can and the overall sound is what matters. Playing in small groups (2-4) without a conductor makes you listen to the other players and that makes a big difference.

Just enjoy yourself!

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