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Tips for the T/E Quartet
Hey all,
I don't know how many of these posts there are (the search feature isn't working correctly) but I just wanted a little insight into the art of the tuba quartet.
I had a pretty good one last year (we pulled off Toccata and Fugue...) and this year's group looks even better.
What general guidelines are good for T/E quartets to follow (intonation, tempo, articulations, etc.)
Our current repetoire includes:
In the Hall of the Mountain King - Arr. Werden
Auburn is the color - Forbes
Power - Forbes
Cosmic Voyage - Forbes
Abandon - Freidrich
Cantabile - Friedrich
Pavane, Op. 50 - Arr. Wilson
Barber of Seville Overture - Arr. Doughty
Any help is appreciated!
John
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Tips for the T/E Quartet
I'll try a word that I used when asked by a brass quintet what I thought was the most important quality they should have - - - - chemistry.
Playing the right notes and right rhythms and making a good ensemble sound is all well and good, but if your group doesn't have a characteristic sound as a unit with nice blend and texture, you'll just be making sounds and the audience will not relate at all with you.
Ken F.
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