January 28, 2012
Tags: Bass Clef, Playing Guitar
Rachael B asked: I have been playing bass guitar for 2 years now, but I still can get better. I am in a school jazz ensemble, any techniques to help me at all? I can read music (bass clef), but have trouble sight-reading, especially when I get nervous.
Any tips would be nice. Thanks!
sight reading music
December 19, 2011
Tags: Hey Everyone, Skinny
TBN asked: Hey everyone! I’ve been playing saxaphone for around 5 years? WELL! I’m currently at the level where I can sight read most of Charlie Parker’s music at a decent tempo, with the correct rhythm and whatnot. I’ve been wanting to pick up tenor for a while since the sound seems so much better (atleast for me). My band director doesn’t want me switching, she said that she’d rather me stay an alto and play the “melodic” or something XD ‘scuse my poor music terms.
SO. I should be able to pick it up rather quick since apparently the fingering is very similar?
But my question is, would I be able to get air into it? I have nice sound and tone for alto, but I’m 5’1, and rather skinny. I’m afraid if I try to play it, it’ll squeak, or just… not come out. How much of a difference is it? Thank you!
How to Read Music for Beginners
December 13, 2011
Tags: Music Notation, School Jazz Band
Apple J asked: Hi. I play piano (8th grade+) and I’m thinking about auditioning for the school Jazz Band. But it says they will ask us to sight-read from a ‘Jazz-styled chart’ and I honestly don’t know what that is or how it’s different to normal music notation. Also if you just have any tips on playing jazz well, please answer.
Thanks.
Sight Reading Music
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