Questions tagged [band]
For questions relating to forming, working with and performing as an ensemble of musicians. Depending on the size and nature of the ensemble, more appropriate tags may exist. For larger groups, especially in classical and jazz music, see also the [orchestra] tag. For bigger wind ensembles, including concert bands, see also the [wind-band] tag, and mostly in the classical music area, quite independent of the mumber of players, also see the [ensemble] tag.
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Writing songs on piano that are meant for a guitar-led band
I am a keyboardist in a rock band. I run into a problem a lot when introducing new songs to the rest of the band members. It might be my lack of skill as a piano player, I don't know. It's been ...
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How does swapping parts affect an arrangement
So, thinking about a typical arrangement structure, from what I know, is built from bass parts to effectively soprano ones. So within a group of instruments, let's say trumpets, you could have 4th ...
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Counting in an anacrusis [duplicate]
We have a big band number (in 3/4 time), where the chart has the "1st" bar (an anacrusis) written as a one beat rest, for the drums to play a break there. Is it better to count in with 1-2, ...
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Can I use A2 (420x594 mm)size paper format for a score if absolutely needed?
My arrangement for the piece "Alpha" by C418 has a lot of instruments, because I'm combining Band and Orchestra in that score. It has a total of 30 staves. I read that staff heights/sizes ...
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Can you learn piccolo by yourself?
I currently have played the flute for 4 years and I was wondering if I needed to have lessons and or a teacher to learn the piccolo. My parents said they won’t pay for lessons and I would have to buy ...
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Looking for name of a forgotten country band [closed]
The band never made it very big. They were comprised of 2 male siblings- 1 was known for a distinctive text tattoo on his (left?) forearm and 2 women who were not related - 1 blonde and 1 brunette. ...
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Who provides the p.a?
I hope this is acceptable - it is about musical practice after all.
In a band situation (where a lot of us are or have been), who is expected to provide the p.a? Obviously on quite large gigs, it's ...
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Does playing with a mouthpiece patch affect your embouchure?
I have been playing clarinet since 6th grade, and now I am a sophomore in high school. My band director is doing an instrument check that is for a grade. One of the things that we are required to have ...
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How do I learn to sight read?
I started my school’s jazz band recently and I really struggle playing with them. It’s just really different to playing by myself alone, where if I make a mistake I can just go back and keep repeating ...
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No Saxophone part in band sheet music
I am attempting to have my band/orchestra students learn a song for our holiday concert, but the song doesn't have a saxophone part. Which other instrument part could I have my saxophone players join ...
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What technique was most likely used when demonstrating how a mariachi group played rapidly?
Sometime when I was around nine years old, my music teacher brought in an audio-visual aid into our classroom and showed us a half-hour film documentary about what made up a mariachi band. I=The ...
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Why do musicians play too loud on social gatherings? [closed]
For example on a wedding, restaurant,etc. so that guests can't talk to each other because it's too loud. Even when people ask them to turn the volume a bit down, they turn it down for a couple of ...
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Have I been teaching rolls wrong?
I teach beginning band to first-year players aged 10-12. I have always taught 5-stroke and 9-stroke rolls this way: Assuming that we are in a simple meter like 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4, I first divide the ...
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Can the Eb alto clarinet and the Eb soprano clarinet be substituted?
I am putting together a band to play the piece Variations on a Korean Folk Song by John Barnes Chance. I Was wondering if I could substitute both clarinets parts with a Alto sax seeing as they are ...
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What are scale degrees?
I heard my band teacher talking about "scale degrees" and do not understand what he means.
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Female background? vocalists singing 'take a chance take a chance' NOT ABBA [closed]
It could be from the seventies or eighties. Sounds like R&B, also background voices similar to Love and Kisses 'Thank God It's Friday'
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Any tips on writing the structure of a song for a band which does not read music?
I am starting to play some pre-written songs with a band. These are written by the vocalist and we are trying to make a demo out of them. We (as a band) are having a hard time trying to remember he ...
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With which instrument will I find it easier to join a band? Keyboard or guitar? [closed]
I like indie music, pop rock, and j-rock. Would I find it easier to join a band of these genres playing the keyboard or guitar?
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Military band music
Which instruments typically double up (play unison) in military bands? I have googled this question in different ways, but without an answer.
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Guitarist and Bassist as only Bandmembers - Rhythmsection?
We are two individuals, one is playing guitar and sings and the other plays bass. We would like to just cover some rock songs we like and love. However, we do not really want to add another person for ...
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Transposing bass clef instruments for Tuba, Bombardon, and Contrabass
I got myself an old full score of an arrangement for Dutch-styled brass band (fanfareorkest) to copy which the instrumentation is unconventional to me (I believe it's written in continental tradition?)...
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Agreeing on the key of a (cover) song as a band
When it comes to a band, all musicians should be aligned and agree on the most parts (if not all) of the musical adventure they're about to embark upon.
This question aims to evaluate how, as a band,...
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How to quit band [duplicate]
So, I have been in this band for 2 years, we have done many rehearsals no live gigs, not a single one, only live Facebook shows, I don’t do music full time, but I like it. However, things have changed ...
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What are the steps involved in organizing a new band?
I would like to create a band. This seems to me a non-trivial question to implement, as it involves a lot of management, which is not particularly tied to music theory. But it has musical specifics, ...
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How to hold a gig?
I know this is not a question about theory or practice but I've looked around Internet and find nothing information about this, so I ask this question here with a hope that you guys can give me some ...
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Band rehearsal over the internet
I am playing in a jazz band. We usually have band rehearsals every week. Due to coronavirus regulations, we are not allowed to meet for rehearsals for at least 6 weeks.
We would like to switch to ...
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Should I use PA speakers for a full band all the time?
I've been playing guitar, drums, and singing for about 6 years but I have no experience outside of playing by myself with an amp and speaker. I want to get serious about starting a band and playing ...
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Timpani alternative in the band room
I’m looking for a cheaper alternative to the timpani, that may be used in a middle school band.
Any Ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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Why do my cheekbones hurt when I play?
I play the flute and I don’t know if it’s just me but my cheekbones hurt when I play for more the 30 minutes. I don’t know what it could be, I usually have good posture and practice everyday. I have a ...
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What’s a Soli and do I have to play it
I’m working on music for a band that has multiple parts and I will be playing the third part for my section, but I’m first for that part. There’s a section marked “soli”. Am I correct in assuming that ...
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How to do tempo change in a song with a band
I am rhythm guitarist in a 5-piece band. We play mostly rock/folk and are currently writing our own songs. One song is supposed to have a significant tempo change for the last verse where it gets ...
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What's the best way for guitar and piano to play together in a jazz quartet?
Guitar and piano are both used for chordal accompaniment in a jazz band. So I wanted to find out what's the "best" approach to have this two instruments playing together in a jazz ensemble (quartet) ...
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What a bandleader should do? [ROCK BAND] [closed]
I am wondering what is the role of a rock band leader ? What are limits ?
Is it his role to bring rules ? Make the objectif and say : if you're not happy, leave the band ?
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What can I add to a pop group as one of two guitar players?
I'm new to playing in a band and have mostly played by myself or with one other jam mate. Now I've found myself in a little amateur band with drums, bass, singer, another guitar player an myself.
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Is it common practice to audition new musicians one-on-one before rehearsing with the entire band?
I used to audition new musicians one-on-one, for a soul music band. After that, if I really liked them, I invited the new musician to rehearse with the rest of the band. Is that a common practice?
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What decisions should be taken by the bandleader and what decisions should be taken by the band?
As a bandleader, this is a dilemma! if I take all the decisions myself as a leader, I might look a little bit bossy and some musicians might not like that, as they are not employees.
On the other ...
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Playing with other musicians
This is a soft question. I've been learning the bass for about 6 months now and I can play some odd time signatures with ease when I'm practicing alone. Recently, I've been playing with a couple of ...
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Are repeats, segnos, and coda markings "bad style" in marching band music?
Nearly all marching band music (not classic marches, mind) that I've seen in my five years of performing experience has been written without any kind of repeat signs. However, I've recently seen some ...
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How to play songs that contain one guitar when we have two or more guitarists?
I am playing drums in an alternative punk band we just started. I am wondering how to play songs that basically are from bands that contain one guitarist, as we have two guitarists. What can be the ...
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Why can't I play with a backing track or other musicians
I am a 63 year old man who has never played an instrument before but I have recently started learning to play the harmonica. I’m half way through my second 12 week term of harmonica and I am not only ...
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How to properly practice music in rock band?
We play rock/grunge/punk, our band is composed of drummer (me), 2 guitarists, bass player.
We're not pro, we play for fun but we want to play good and correct. I play drums for about 10 years now, ...
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What is the range for the flute for a high school band?
I'm writing a song for a high school band, but I'm unsure of the range for flute players. I know flute players play really high, but I'm not sure where the limit is (both high and low).
What range ...
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Does the baritone/euphonium often double a trombone in band music?
I've always doubled them, but the latest synth set that I've started using has caused me to reconsider. Is it really a common practice in band arranging?
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Marching band chair challenges against another player
Was wondering how other Marching Band directors handle chair challenges between 2 players. As I've always been taught that the challenger chooses a familiar song piece, they're given a week of self ...
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How to compose a successful and popular a military march? [closed]
I came across this question What components make military music especially rousing? and thought I'd examine the question - what makes a military march successful?
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Question about tribute band 'etiquette'
I've been practicing the vocal part to a particular rock band that I really like, with the aim of either joining or starting a tribute band. However, there is already a tribute band for that group ...
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What's the best technique to sight read fast big band scores?
I've recently joined a big band. I play second alto saxophone. I do well enough when playing the slower pieces. But I struggle to read the quicker swing pieces. What's the best technique to play ...
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Timpani Choke Notation
I'm writing a timpani part for a concert band score. I've seen timpanist "choke" the note with their hand (on the head) after striking it to stop it from sustaining. How can I notate this?
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How musicians are chosen to accompany on stage? [closed]
I had a question about music concerts. When solo artists do concerts, in the backstage different unknown musicians are accompanying them. So how are these musicians chosen to accompany?
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How to efficiently jam as a guitarist with a drummer
So I am currently in somewhat of a ¨band¨ with my long time friend. He has recently learned how to drum, although he is almost prodigious for the amount of time he has put into it. My question is, how ...
