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Re: Bummer

Author: d-oboe
Date: 2006-12-06 13:20

Be sure to make a distinction between raucousness of sound and tone (and tuning - eep) and playing with enough volume to be heard. It is very possible to play with a clear smooth sound, and still be heard.
Also, keep in mind that the composers of said pieces write in a way to expose different combinations of instruments at different times. If there is a section where there is a solo flute, solo oboe, and solo clarinet playing a "soli" passage together, it *shouldn't* sound as if there are three soloists blasting away so that they can be heard. It should create one type of sound. As you gain experience, you'll figure out what this sound is, and how to create it with your peers. (they will have to learn it too!)

There isn't really ever a time when you can just blast away on the oboe without thinking. (Except maybe when testing reeds, and at parties of course!) Whenever you are performing serious music in front of a group, EVERY phrasing (which incorporates every note!) must be planned out. Every note should mean something. You should be able, in words, to describe what you are doing, and what musical intention you are striving for. If you can't say in words what you are doing you ***will not be able to improve/practice it!!!***It's not enough to play a bunch of nice tones (or indeed a bunch of wild tones) in hopes that it might come out nicely on that day. Otherwise, it's really just notes...not music.

D

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