Ensemble playing NPR

[Kristinn Leifsson]

Hi, I just know most of you will like this

Kristinn





>For those of you who either play an instrument in an ensemble,
>band, etc., or have a loved one who does, the following should
>come in handy!
>
>Golden Rules For Ensemble Playing
>
>1. Everyone should play the same piece.
>
>2. Stop at every repeat sign, and discuss in detail whether to
>take the repeat. The audience will love this a lot!
>
>3. If you play a wrong note, give a nasty look to one of your
>partners.
>
>4. Keep your fingering chart handy. You can always catch up
>with the others.
>
>5. Carefully tune your instrument before playing. That way
>you can play out of tune all night with a clear conscience.
>
>6. Take your time turning pages.
>
>7. The right note at the wrong time is a wrong note (and vice
>versa).
>
>8. If everyone gets lost except you, follow those who get lost.
>
>9. Strive to get the maximum NPS (notes per second). That
>way you gain the admiration of the incompetent.
>
>10. Markings for slurs, dynamics and ornaments should not
>be observed. They are only there to embellish the score.
>
>11. If a passage is difficult, slow down. If it's easy, speed it
>up. Everything will work itself out in the end.
>
>12. If you are completely lost, stop everyone and say,
>"I think we should tune."
>
>13. Happy are those who have not perfect pitch, for the
>kingdom of music is theirs.
>
>14. If the ensemble has to stop because of you, explain in
>detail why you got lost. Everyone will be very interested.
>
>15. A true interpretation is realized when there remains not
>one note of the original.
>
>16. When everyone else has finished playing, you should
>not play any notes you have left. If you have notes left
>over, please play them on the way home.
>
>17. A wrong note played timidly is a wrong note. A wrong
>note played with authority is an interpretation.