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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2004-01-06 15:36
So I'm usually the one to complain about oboists not being able to be hear themselves in a concert band...but lo! and behold!...I was subbing for another oboist in his concert band, and even with the ensemble blasting (thanks, saxes) at full fortissimo, I could still hear myself! I don't understand how this could be. I'm starting to think it was the acoustics of the room.
Just thought I'd share that
D-oboe
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Author: musichick
Date: 2004-01-06 20:44
Just a random comment to go along with that-- ever notice it seems to be the saxophone section's goal to play as loudly as possible and be compleatly obnoxious? I play tenor in marching band, and I have to say, I am always playing loud on that one instrument. There's something about it that's just so tempting...
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Author: oboe
Date: 2004-01-06 23:56
yeah, sax's do act up a lot. and in my band, SO ARE THE TRUMPETS...extremely obnoxious..my problem is with the other oboist. she's a senior this year (so she's first chair by seniority) and she doesn't seem to care how loud she plays...as long as she's heard. unless she's told to quieten down...which doesn't happen often since my director seems to forget there are oboes. (for shame!) : )
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Author: d-oboe
Date: 2004-01-07 01:31
in response to "oboe"'s message
Usually, it's never a problem that the oboe plays loud...unless the tone is off. Well, "loud" shouldn't be the term used, but "full". There is a small number of oboes, and they do have their role in the overall colour of sound, and they need to play loud enough that their part is blended properly, but not drowned out by other instruments. Even more importantly, projection: when playing the oboe. it doesn't suffice to only be loud; loudness doesn't result in projection. Projection is achieved by a very focused, intense airstream, regardless the dynamic.
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