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>Golden Rules For Ensemble Playing
>>by J. W. Swing
>>
>> 1. Everyone should play the same piece.
>>
>> 2. Stop at every repeat sign and discuss in detail whether to take the
>
>> repeat or not. 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 (note 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.
>>
>>17. A wrong note played timidly is a wrong note. A wrong note played
>with
>> authority is an interpretation.
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>
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