Das Lied von der Erde

Steve Marcus · Post by **Steve Marcus** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:02 am

Please describe the tuba part in this Mahler score.

Thank you!

MikeMason · Post by **MikeMason** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 10:15 am

sleep 9 minutes,bass bone elbows you,you wake up and play 35 or so notes,back to sleep til the end... range from around g below the staff to c or d in the staff. probably the 2nd lowest # of notes second only to New World...

JohnMCooper · Post by **JohnMCooper** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 1:24 pm

austuba wrote:...if they want you for every rehearsal i hope youve got a game boy.

Better yet, a Sony PSP, watch movies, play games, listen to music, and if the rehearsal hall has WIFI, surf the internet!

TonyZ · Post by **TonyZ** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:03 pm

I know that there are jesters, about, and I know that Steve knows better, but tuba rests are simply opportunities for you to further your musical knowledge and enlightenment. Bring the score and follow along. A translation will help, too, unless German is one of your languages. I played the "Gloria" by Poulenc with the Manhattan Phil. in 1989(?) and was apalled to see the 2nd bassoonist reading "Star Wars" during the rehearsal. A truly sad commentary, now backed up by respected posters.....

TonyZ · Post by **TonyZ** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:04 pm

ps...

Don't forget to bitch, moan and look at your watch when the conductor goes overtime. In fact, it's better just to leave...