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Advice needed for Romeo and Juliet
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:54 pm
by Tortuba
My community orchestra has programed Romeo and Juliet for the next concert.
What can I expect from the tuba part? How about the range?
I play a BBb horn and have only modest "weekend warrior" abilities. What have I got myself into?
Re: Advice needed for Romeo and Juliet
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 4:47 pm
by Mark
Tortuba wrote:...Romeo and Juliet...
What can I expect from the tuba part? How about the range?
Well, if you are talking about the Prokofiev, here is a great exercise:
http://www.music.unt.edu/instrumental/t ... udyNo1.pdf
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:05 am
by Art Hovey
If you are referring to the Tchaikowsky R&J then you should start practicing a long, soft B-natural in the staff. You will need a clean attack and the pitch had better be dead-center. It's a very exposed note. You will also need to sneak breaths while holding the note, without anybody noticing. There are some spots where you can get away with breathing; just listen and learn where they are.