tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post853732232376301776..comments2023-12-16T00:52:13.957-07:00Comments on Cello Brained!: Music composition conventionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-14119326883932523982013-06-20T12:27:33.549-07:002013-06-20T12:27:33.549-07:00Hi Shi,
I really want to make the group as inclu...Hi Shi, <br /><br />I really want to make the group as inclusive as possible; available to a wide range of levels and abilities. Unfortunately, we still run into the issue that new players aren’t comfortable with extensions and shifting, and more “difficult” rhythms, so it really limits the bass line part if new players can play it only.<br /><br />However, you make an EXCELLENT point regarding allowing new learners to play “foundation roles”! I agree with you that it would provide a good “challenge for new learners so they can better themselves and in return, better the entire orchestral group - you're only as strong as your weakest link.” WELL STATED! :)<br /><br />And thank you for forwarding that PDF! I don't quite understand it, so I'll have to bring it to one of my teachers to explain! lol! ;)<br />Gemini Cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883738004233218440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-85789757416019700642013-06-20T12:20:48.108-07:002013-06-20T12:20:48.108-07:00Thanks Bryan for contacting me! I'll definitel...Thanks Bryan for contacting me! I'll definitely share it with the group. :)<br /><br />Btw, funny vids!!! ;)Gemini Cellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04883738004233218440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-58752917980308993382013-06-20T09:39:36.111-07:002013-06-20T09:39:36.111-07:00there's a rather eloquent quote from Brahms, “...there's a rather eloquent quote from Brahms, “For me, almost only the bass is of any significance. It is sacred to me and is the solid foundation upon which I tell my stories. What I do with the melody is only a game, a spirtual game. For over a given bass line I truly discover something original, I give to it new melodies, I create”.<br /><br />but even by this, he didn't literally mean the bass limited to purely bass lines but more towards identifying the bass as the "essence of the theme".<br /><br />Bach was even more meticulous about the bass when teaching composition (he allowed his students to compose freely only when they were highly proficient!) so much so he adapted them into a set of rules - http://normanschmidt.net/scores/bachjs-general_bass_rules.pdf<br /><br />perhaps what you're questioning is the structure of an already established formulaic medium and why this tradition remains unchallenged?<br /><br />by the way, as i understand it, the reason why new learners should be allowed to play "foundation roles" and actually encouraged to do so could be explained in a different scenario - management. delegating more and greater responsibilities to the lower rung of a workforce betters the greater whole. the theory being, by doing so, it forges greater self-worth which should hopefully improve the relationship of trust between employer and employee. theoretically, the less advanced cellists will see the challenge and better themselves and in return, better the entire orchestral group - you're only as strong as your weakest link.<br /><br />at least that's what i make of it. i could be, or probably am entirely wrong! still, interesting discussion :}<br /><br />shihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106969238708721026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4368739163556879673.post-26271833512596012682013-06-18T21:24:18.194-07:002013-06-18T21:24:18.194-07:00Hey, I think you might find my book a useful resou...Hey, I think you might find my book a useful resource. It's called Cello Chords and it details 11 different chord types in all 12 keys. It's great for writing music and improvising. You can check it out here: www.bryanwilsoncello.com/cello-chordsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433777496770004371noreply@blogger.com