zbd1960 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1477240385' post='3160788'] Well the trombone is pitched to Bb so you're playing a Bb when the sheet music tells you it's a C. I never got why brass instruments did that, used to drive me nuts when I played trumpet. [/quote]In brass bands yes, but not in orchestras... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gazzatriumph Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1477315051' post='3161319'] Obviously everyone has a different interpretation of playing by ear. Without wishing to split hairs...I learned by playing along to LP's and later CD's. This not only taught me what notes to play, but also how the bass "fits into" a song, and the general feeling of groove and syncopation. So, I consider myself to have learned to play the song by listening to it...i.e. by ear. I'm inclined to agree with MisterT in that going up on stage without any prior knowledge of what is to be played...would be .."playing on the fly". Also, as with MisterT, I admire people who can do both. [/quote] Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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