Double bass sectionals are always something to be looked forward to. Some hours ago, I was having double bass sectionals.
It was not intended that we had to have double bass sectional today (16 Aug 06) in the instrument store, but thank goodness that everyone in the section (including our tutor) were cooperative and patient enough to lend their understanding on the matter. Hopefully, we would have a proper venue in the future.
We practised Beethoven's Sixth Symphony today. I would be nice if we could play the entire symphony, but I heard that the orchestra may only play certain movements. Perhaps, I can't even be definite if we would be playing this symphony.
The section that is marked Gewitter, Sturm has some especially challenging parts. We spent simply close to an hour practising that particular section of about 150 bars!
We also went through the first movement of the first symphony today. It looks like we have done quite a bit today even though we aren't able to rehearse the entire symphony. Between quality and quantity, I would prefer the former. Today's double bass sectional has been productive, and I am glad to have attended it.
Things to follow up on after today's sectional: Practise and memorise that "storm" section.
2 comments:
What would I need in order to make a podcast?
Dear SA: Thanks for your reply.
Oh dear, what software would I need?
And I don't have a microphone and a recording device.
I have a double bass though....to play on.
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