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Author: inquiringmindswanttoknow
Date: 2005-10-29 21:54
What is the importance of playing in small ensembles?
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Author: Flute472
Date: 2005-10-31 03:18
Well, in my opinion, alot of things are important. Because each person is like playing a solo part, everyone needs to be aware of what each other is doing.
Plus, without a conductor to keep the tempo, everyone has to have a good sense of rythm, especially the leader who has to be good at leading the everyone.
Each person plays an important role. Try not to play like a soloist and cover others part. Listen more.
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Author: Fernando
Date: 2005-11-01 17:47
One of the most valuable things you'll learn from playing in small ensembles is critical listening. As Flute472 points out, each part is critical, but you're not a soloist. Here are some things I've learned playing in a wind quintet
1) As you play together you need to listen to how your part fits with the whole. There are times when you'll be the lead, but more often you'll be in support of the lead or a counter melody. You have to figure that out.
2) Intonation is important and will vary between instruments, players, and groups. You'll need to adjust accordingly, but at the same time these adjustments should be fairly minor.
3) Rhythm & tempo can be a real challenge. As a group you'll need to agree on tempos and learn how to accomplish rhythmic indications such rubato & accelerando. You also need to listen to the lead and of course follow them. The group can use a metronome but only to learn the tempos and how parts fit together.
What to all of these points have in common??? You need to LISTEN and listen critically. When all of you are doing that you can make some extremely beautiful music and have an extremely rewarding experience.
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