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skylark
post Apr 14 2007, 11:57 AM
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While I am paranoid about playing to people I love playing with people.

And (and this is how I know I am totally irrational) provided I am playing with a group of people it doesn't bother me if I have solo parts.

I'm completely the opposite! I'm terrified at the thought of a solo part, even if it's only one bar. I think it's the build-up, or the thought that I might miss coming in, or that I'll just come out with a squeak, or ... well dozens of things that could go wrong! I'd much rather play a complete solo!
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post Apr 14 2007, 12:00 PM
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Maybe it's also the thought of possibly letting someone down?? Whereas with a solo there's no one else to be responsible for.

We're a funny lot, aren't we!
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post Apr 14 2007, 12:10 PM
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Maybe it's also the thought of possibly letting someone down?? Whereas with a solo there's no one else to be responsible for.

Oh yes absolutely... I have visions of the ensemble falling apart because I've played either the wrong notes or the wrong rhythm so nobody knows when to come back in... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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post Apr 14 2007, 12:14 PM
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Yeah I can understand that one I guess.













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post Apr 14 2007, 07:12 PM
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Yes, we were discussing playing solo parts in an ensemble this afternoon at the recorder meeting. I too find it much more terrifying to play a solo, or play as one of only two or three on a part in an ensemble setting than I do about standing up on stage.

Jo.clarinet asked me to play a relatively easy short solo in a piece she was conducting this afternoon and I could feel my heart thumping just before I came in - much more than it was in the Leicester concert.
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post Apr 14 2007, 07:47 PM
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Yes, we were discussing playing solo parts in an ensemble this afternoon at the recorder meeting. I too find it much more terrifying to play a solo, or play as one of only two or three on a part in an ensemble setting than I do about standing up on stage.

Jo.clarinet asked me to play a relatively easy short solo in a piece she was conducting this afternoon and I could feel my heart thumping just before I came in - much more than it was in the Leicester concert.


But you played it beautifully.
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Yes, we were discussing playing solo parts in an ensemble this afternoon at the recorder meeting. I too find it much more terrifying to play a solo, or play as one of only two or three on a part in an ensemble setting than I do about standing up on stage.

Jo.clarinet asked me to play a relatively easy short solo in a piece she was conducting this afternoon and I could feel my heart thumping just before I came in - much more than it was in the Leicester concert.


But you played it beautifully.


Thank you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blush.gif) Very daunting when you analyse just who was listening to me, though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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Yes, we were discussing playing solo parts in an ensemble this afternoon at the recorder meeting. I too find it much more terrifying to play a solo, or play as one of only two or three on a part in an ensemble setting than I do about standing up on stage.

Jo.clarinet asked me to play a relatively easy short solo in a piece she was conducting this afternoon and I could feel my heart thumping just before I came in - much more than it was in the Leicester concert.


But you played it beautifully.


I bet that will get you out of some scary scales next lesson..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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While I am paranoid about playing to people I love playing with people.

And (and this is how I know I am totally irrational) provided I am playing with a group of people it doesn't bother me if I have solo parts.

I'm completely the opposite! I'm terrified at the thought of a solo part, even if it's only one bar. I think it's the build-up, or the thought that I might miss coming in, or that I'll just come out with a squeak, or ... well dozens of things that could go wrong! I'd much rather play a complete solo!

Me too - this is why I am dreading orchestra and my tour, I have the responsibility of a very solo heavy flute part, and even if I can play the part fine at home, I just collapse in orchestra (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Much as I find playing for anyone a bit scary, I also *think* I tend to play/sing better for an audience, as long as I have the nerves reasonably under control. Anyone else find that?
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Much as I find playing for anyone a bit scary, I also *think* I tend to play/sing better for an audience, as long as I have the nerves reasonably under control. Anyone else find that?

Yes, the lower the number of people watching, the worse I am!
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Much as I find playing for anyone a bit scary, I also *think* I tend to play/sing better for an audience, as long as I have the nerves reasonably under control. Anyone else find that?

Yes, the lower the number of people watching, the worse I am!

Yes, that's it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) how dumb is that? *wry grin*
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QUOTE(sarah-flute @ Apr 15 2007, 02:08 PM) *

Much as I find playing for anyone a bit scary, I also *think* I tend to play/sing better for an audience, as long as I have the nerves reasonably under control. Anyone else find that?

Yes, the lower the number of people watching, the worse I am!

Yes, that's it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) how dumb is that? *wry grin*

Like with orchestra, I feel the conductor is just watching me critically *Shudders*

Even at Market Harborough today I was so terrified playing, and was shaking. Gah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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i know what you mean, - I love doing solos for a huge room of people - even though i get terrible nerves!
But playing at my band or infront of people i know is worse!! i don't know if its coz they know me and i'm afraid of making an arse of myself or not.

As for exams i used to get my self in a terrrible state, and i think that really used to hinder my performances, (also my scales, aural and sight readin would let me down)

I would love to do a peice at my charter band that was solo trumpet backed with the band just so i could show off again at a concert.. the adrenalin! the buzz... i haven't done a real solo for over 10 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 15 2007, 07:54 PM) *

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QUOTE(nicki_flute @ Apr 15 2007, 07:11 PM) *

QUOTE(sarah-flute @ Apr 15 2007, 02:08 PM) *

Much as I find playing for anyone a bit scary, I also *think* I tend to play/sing better for an audience, as long as I have the nerves reasonably under control. Anyone else find that?

Yes, the lower the number of people watching, the worse I am!

Yes, that's it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) how dumb is that? *wry grin*

Like with orchestra, I feel the conductor is just watching me critically *Shudders*

Even at Market Harborough today I was so terrified playing, and was shaking. Gah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


Nicki played a solo at Market Harborough yesterday, and I stood at the back of the room and had a listen. It was absolutely wonderful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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