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Do you have to be an excellent musician (e.g. virtuoso pianist) in order to be a composer?

Dave — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:40:02 +0000

Ben asked:

I am in my 3rd year at uni. I am doing composition, and I am doing well. Yet I am not exactly the best pianist on earth (I can read music, but I am a slow sight reader), and it takes me ages to get a piece right, unfortunately sometimes I lack motivation to learn a piece, so I just improvise. However, my lecturer says I am developing as a composer, and even he admits that he’s not the best viola player. My friend, who also composes, plays a few instruments, but admits she doesn’t play any of them really well. So, do you have to be a virtuoso musician in order to compose?

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Dave — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:22:16 +0000

Thestringsbadger asked:

This sounds really bad but we were sight reading during our concert to get people to know that we were okay at it. I don’t know the music.

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what are some good cello pieces to play and to practice sight reading?

Dave — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:25:15 +0000

hyozan asked:

I just need a few pretty difficult pieces to practice my sight reading. I have played cello for 4 years. I can play things such as a few of the popper etudes, music by Bach and others.
Thank you very much

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What level am I at right now, as a sax player?

Dave — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:23:24 +0000

TBN asked:

Well, right now, I can sight read music from Charlie “Bird” Parker quite easily, great tone, sound, the whole package; BUT, I’m absolutely horrible with improvising, so that’s what I’m working on right now. I’m a 14 year old girl who enjoys sax as a hobby. Can someone let me know where am I, skill wise? I’d like to find some harder music as well, any recommendations? Thanks!

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Dave — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:23:57 +0000

musicalgrant asked:

I played these Bach pieces because i want to make the most of my hands feeling better, (Arthritis has gone on holiday) and now have a recording. If only the first part, its a great mile stone== It has taken months of gradual build up of playing mixed with physio.. I hope (arthritis/ King Arthur got a one way ticket for his holiday.= :0) And i think i can still sight read music too, a bonus. I also need strings…. :0)

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Sight reading help!(please)?

Dave — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:23:02 +0000

Rikku95 asked:

okay, i play the flute, and cant sight read at all. i can barely a sight read grade 2 music any tips on how i can improve? ive tried a web site that gave you one level at a time and i am horrible! i would love to be able to sight read, it would make me a much better player! thank you!

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Dave — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:25:13 +0000

prometida asked:

I am an Alto.
Also, Is their a website that can better teach me to sight read music and refresh me on basics?

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regionals on saturday.how to prepare?

Dave — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:22:32 +0000

Sara asked:

Hey guys, I am auditioning for northern regionals, an honors chorus, band, and orchestra this Saturday for voice. I have to sing scales, Alma Del Corre, and sight read. i would like to know how to prepare. I have the music for the song, and I have practiced the scales, and I have done sight reading in chorus class. But my teacher gave me a cd of the song in the wrong key, and I have been practicing with it. So now I think I am screwed. CRAP>PLEASE HELP!!!

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Select chorus district audtions ?

Dave — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:23:17 +0000

LiTTLE MiSS SUNSHiNE ♥{ORiGiNAL} asked:

In a few weeks I’ll be audtioning for the Junior South East District, a choral program in my area for middle school and highschool students. Im in the eighth grade, I’ve been in my school’s chorus since the fifth grade and I play guitar and some piano so I have knowlage of music etc.

I’ll be audtioning as a soprano. There’s a song you have to sing, and then sight reading.

Generally speaking I have a pretty voice, but not a talented singer’s voice. When I’m playing my guitar or just singing to the radio for fun it sounds good, but I’m not as good at formal singing. I’m able to stay on key and sight read well but I can’t seem to project my voice to make it sound strong enough.

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Any advice about jazz bass?

Dave — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:27:51 +0000

da bass playa asked:

I’m in high school jazz band, and this is my second year in jazz band and playing the bass. I’ve learned a hard song before but this year the music got harder. I’m pretty good at just sight reading a walking bass line and if I work really hard I can usually get a harder rhythm or a latin jazz tune. Auditions are next week and I’m the only bass player but my band teacher is probably going to have me audition anyway. Do you have any ideas of how to learn the song quickly but accurately? I have been playing these songs for about a week now but I just can’t seem to get them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if you’re not a bassist you can still answer this question about how you learn music and give me some ideas!!!
Thanks!

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