Oboe meme!

Flute friday!

We love the flute section!!! Most of the time...

Band MEME!!!

Musician Spotlight!!!

Miles Davis

Miles Davis: Miles was an american trumpeter, band leader, and composer. He was an incredibly influential figure in the history of jazz, and 20th century music.

    Not only did he play the trumpet, but he also played the flugelhorn, electric organ, and the piano. Davis was born May 26th, 1926, and died September 28, 1991. He died at the age 65. Davis struggled with a crippling heroin addiction, but even with that, he is still known as one of the most influential, and greatest trumpet players of the 20th century. 

Timpani Tuesday!!!

 Did you know that timpani are traditionally made out of copper!!?

On this page we love our percussion friends!!!

After doing marching band, I am quite skeptical about this fact...

Data from the US General Social Survey from 1993 shows a strong correlation between classical music preference and intelligence. Individuals who liked classical music the most had a significantly higher IQ than those who did not like classical music. ... Classical music also feels very highbrow and fancy.

I dont know about you, but band camp has me thinking pretty much the opposite. Like i cant tell you how many times i have had to tell someone that 4+2=6. But like, who knows!!

3 Instrument Thursday!

 Today, we are spotlighting 3 different instruments. You have probably heard of at least 1 of these. 

Violin: The violin has been around for over 500 years! Did you know that playing violin can burn approximately 170 calories per hour? Most historians agree that the violin originated in the early 16th century in northern Italy. The violin has 4 strings, and is used in most typical orchestras, as well as in symphony groups all around the world. The word violin comes from the midevil Latin word "vitula" The odd part about that word is, it also translates to "female cow." Who would have thought???

Bassoon: The bassoon is a classical instrument not played by many people today. It is a double reed instrument, and found in most classical orchestras, bands, and symphonies. The bassoon has multiple different types, another common type is the Contra-bass bassoon. This is a lower version of the bassoon. The bassoon has multiple thumb keys, on the left hand, you can have up to 9, and on the right, as many as 4! There are about 2 different distinctive types of bassoons today, the German system, and the French system. The German system is way more popular, especially in places like North America.

The Harp: The harp is a classical instrument that is used in symphonies around the world! The harp dates back to around 3500 B.C. Historians argue they may have existed as far back as 15,000 B.C.  Harps are usually between 2 feet, and 6 feet in height, and they can have between 1 piece of wood for the body, or up to 2000 pieces. In the 1600s when the English ruled Ireland, the harp was banned, many were burned, and the people who played these instruments were many times executed. 

Instruments come in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes, we love all instruments, they are all fundamental for a complete orchestra. Did you guys know all of these instruments?

Wood wind Wednesday!!

 Today's spotlight is the OBOE!!

Up until 1770 the Oboe was called the hoboy. 

I didn't even know this, and its my main instrument!

Trumpet Fact Tuesday!!

Despite its relatively small size, the average trumpet can have up to 6 1/2 feet of tubing!!

What type of trumpet do you guys have?

Random instrument!!

Today's spotlight is on a random percussion instrument!!

"SHEKERE"

Don't let the name throw you - it's just a rattle!

Flute Fact Friday!!

Flutes dated back to 35,000 years ago have been found in Germany, making the flute one of the oldest instruments in the world!

If anyone knows the name of this instrument, I will be genuinely surprised!!

Woodwind Wednesday!!

 How many types of saxophone can you guys name? Be warned there are a lot.

Tenor Sax Tuesday!

Today's tenor fact:

On the saxophone there are between 20–23 openings, which are controlled by padded keys. The mouthpiece of a saxophone is typically made of plastic, with a reed made from cane.

OK I JUST FOUND THIS IMAGE. LOOK AT HOW WEIRD THIS IS!!!

I am pretty sure its a trumpet, but wouldn't that hurt if you held it wrong???

What nicknames do you guys like to give your band section?

If you are a true band kid, you would understand what it is like to have a section name. Band kids are just crazy!!! My favorite section in the band is the low reeds, but saxophones come in close second for sure. Not just because I play that instrument, but because I love the types of people who play those instruments!

French Horn Friday

It’s not actually one piece. Like most instruments, the French horn comes in pieces because of its awkward shape. Even when the horn is made in one piece, it’s fairly easy to cut the horn off into a “screw bell” to make it easier to transport.

(the nice ones are at least)

Might try to do meme of the day for a bit, not 100% sure, but we can definitely try!

We love the clarinet!!! But gosh they should play louder sometimes :)

Two brass players walked out of a bar...

IM A DRUM MAJOR FOR BHS NOW!!!!

In celebration, we will watch this video!!!

https://youtu.be/FUWL3H2QF4E

I have another band joke!!!

 Q: What's the difference between an oboe and a bassoon?

A: You can hit a baseball further with a bassoon.

How do you get an oboist to play A flat?

 You take the batteries out of the tuner.

The one with the quads, I CANT!!!! Lmaoooo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbNtuDKguNA

What instrument do you think is the hardest of all the instruments?

 Because it is my main instrument, i think that oboe is the hardest, purely because of the reed, but im curious, what do you think is hardest?? I think i can say with full surety that the trumpet is NOT the hardest.

Trumpets dont get enough appreciation, how can we appreciate the trumpets more???

Comment down below your answers to the questions!!

 What instrument sounds better, Saxophone, or trumpet???? 

What is the worst sounding instrument? In your opinion!!!

If you are new to the blog, comment your first name, and then your instrument!!!!

Cough. Mr. Graber. Cough. Cough.

Do it... prove it...

I mean they are not wrong!!

Who else has played Robert Schumann???

We love the tuba section

Q: How do you get an oboist to play A flat?

 A: Take the batteries out of his electronic tuner.

Sheeeeesh!!!!!

 

I feel like lately we have just been repping on how quiet certain instruments play, so lets keep adding to that list!!