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Sonata in A (3rd Movement -- Rondo alla turca)

Composer: W.A. Mozart
Instrumentation: tuba (or baritone) and piano
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Periodicals

incalzando (Itl.) = in a pressing or chasing manner—as in Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6

Featuring the voices of Virginia Fordham (vocal recording artist) and Steve Wilkes (Berklee College of
Music, percussion faculty)

Joke of the Fortnight

How many Juilliard students does it take to screw in a light bulb?: Five. One to screw in the light bulb and four to push over the ladder.
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Tip of the Month

Are you the musician who knows that recording yourself is extremely helpful, but…

...you still don’t do it as often as you should? Overcoming the hassle factor of dragging around a recording device can seem daunting, so, until you do, consider these options.

If you normal carry around a laptop, instead of leaving it in your locker when you practice bring it with you. There are free programs that come pre-installed with many operating systems (e.g., Windows› Sound Recorder) or are available on the internet that can do a modest job of capturing your sound. Many notebook computers even come with built-in microphones. Remember, you’re not trying to record a CD; you’re simply setting up a means by which you can reexamine what you think you are doing.

An even more convenient option is to use your cell phone. I’ve done this will much success and no hassle. Most cell phones have a memo feature by which you can record 10, 20 or even 60 seconds of sound. The tone quality is not very flattering; however, it is great for checking your rhythm and, to a lesser extent, your intonation. If you are practicing a passage and want to be certain your rhythm and tempo is unwavering, record a memo of yourself. If you have a phone where you have to hold down a button during the recording process an elastic band and a peanut M&M can easily replace a finger—and the M&M makes for a tasty treat when you’re done!

The most convenient option I've found is in the new wave of digital audio players (a.k.a. MP3 players). You can now buy an MP3 player the size of a tube of chapstick for under $20USD which are equipped with built-in microphones and can record hours of sound. Granted, they are design for recording voice lectures and the quality of the sound is not very good; but, if you want to check your rhythm or intonation on a given passage they do the job wonderfully! Add to that the fact that you can easily carry around a commercial recording of the music you’re working on and you have a practical and convenient solution to this issue.

Once you get used to the feeling of progress and accomplishment that recording your practice sessions generates, you’ll more easily overcome the hassle factor of using more appropriate recording equipment.

London Trombone Sound

Artist(s): The 16 Trombones of The London Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, The Orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, English Chamber Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, London Symphony, Academy of St Martin In The Fields, Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia
Instrumentation: trombone choir
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