More on "Loud"
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:52 pm
The post on soft-loud reminded me of this piece that someone sent to me recently. Of course, this does not describe the attitude and behavior of tuba players. 
"The Ten Commandments of Brass Players:
1. Loud is neither right nor wrong, it just is.
2. Rhythm is irrelevant as long as you play loud enough.
3. Whoever plays the loudest has the right rhythm.
4. Whoever plays loudest wins--and we always win.
5. Intonation is optional at fff or above--tone quality is also a bonus.
6. Tone quality may/can/should be compromised for more volume.
7. Always have a target.
8. Humor the conductor in rehearsals--the performance is YOURS.
9. An outstretched palm means 5X louder.
10. A two-bar diminuendo is merely a big accent."
Sent to me by a wind player
"The Ten Commandments of Brass Players:
1. Loud is neither right nor wrong, it just is.
2. Rhythm is irrelevant as long as you play loud enough.
3. Whoever plays the loudest has the right rhythm.
4. Whoever plays loudest wins--and we always win.
5. Intonation is optional at fff or above--tone quality is also a bonus.
6. Tone quality may/can/should be compromised for more volume.
7. Always have a target.
8. Humor the conductor in rehearsals--the performance is YOURS.
9. An outstretched palm means 5X louder.
10. A two-bar diminuendo is merely a big accent."
Sent to me by a wind player