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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2012-09-25 23:36
Has anyone had experience with the double reed (oboe/English horn) book for Fiddler on the Roof? I think it's Book 3.
I'm just wondering how difficult it is in the grand scheme of things. Thanks.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-10-11 10:47
It's not ridiculously difficult - the trickiest thing is playing in Middle Eastern scales quickly.
You may also benefit by photocopying the last page to avoid a near impossible page turn.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: timw
Date: 2013-03-05 22:25
I just finished Fiddler. Since I don't play double reed, I transposed them to soprano sax. This included the opening to Sabbath Prayer, which is totally solo, and a nice moment. These were from Reed Book 5. Reed 3 is all clarinet, which I also covered when it seemed a better part. It is basically the 2nd clarinet chair. Reed 2 was lead clarinet and included the Wedding Dance solo, etc. I found it all quite doable in the grand scheme of things". I really enjoyed the music. (Hope that made sense).
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