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This was recorded by the Portsmouth Sinfonia in an experiment where all the members of the orchestra would swap instruments with each other and attempt to play them to the best of their ability.

This is the result. And it makes me laugh every single time.

It tries to be so dramatic but it just falls flat. Love it.

It’s like a teenaged boy’s voice cracking when he tries to say something in a deep, manly voice. Thunderous, powerful music that… isn’t quite pulled off. Beautiful.

OH GOD I JUST STARTED CRYING fdoighjt oih THIS IS HILARIOUS

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Tumblr Theme music!

Oct 24, 2012256,685 notes

#I #CAN'T #I AM HEAVING RIGHT NOW #AND LIKE #I COULDN'T CONTAIN MYSELF #violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #music

OCTOBER PROMOTION! 10% OFF SHIRTS! USE CODE: OCT12 → gottabeastringplayer.spreadshirt.com

That’s right, kiddos! You can save 10% on a gottabeastringplayer shirt with the spreadshirt code “OCT12.” I’d love to see some people get some shirts (where are those like… 200 people who expressed interest?) so then I can promo them and also attempt to make shirts for favorite pieces!

Once again, promo code “OCT12” for 10% off!

Oct 14, 2012

#t-shirts! #violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #music #classical

GETTING PROMOTED FROM 2ND VIOLINS TO 1ST

(by ebi-prawn)

Oct 14, 201265 notes

#submission #violin #string #player #orchestra #WERQ IT #i can literally hear circus afro right now

SNEAKING IN LATE TO ORCHESTRA PRACTICE

(by ebi-prawn)

Oct 14, 20121,234 notes

#submission #player #music #orchestra #ebi-prawn #early is on time #on time is late #and late is unacceptable #this was the flawed syllogistic system that my orchestra operated on #you could never be unacceptable essentially #violin #viola #cello #bass

WHEN YOU FORGET YOUR SHEET MUSIC

(by ebi-prawn)

Oct 14, 201270 notes

#submission #music #ebi-prawn #THIS IS A CARDINAL SIN #YOU JUST DON'T DO THIS #violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #classical #orchestra #chamber music

BEING REUNITED WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT AFTER COMING HOME FROM A HOLIDAY

(by ebi-prawn)

Oct 14, 201279 notes

#submission #ebi-prawn #but the question is why you separated yourself in the first place #LIKE YOU BROUGHT THAT UPON YOURSELF #unless you like play a large instrument and there's no way to transport things #but like #wHY #violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #music #classical #le queue

rehearsal time so i can't really teach them how to count and all...what do you suggest? i want to represent orchestra but this performance might be a disaster if we're not together? should i just play under them or should i just try to match whatever part they are reciting? thanks so much!

Um… I’m not sure who the “they” party is. If it’s voice, you definitely follow them, no matter how arrhythmic they are. If it’s another instrumentalist, try and see if they can count more in time.

Oct 12, 2012

#abkari

WHEN THERE IS A SALE ON STRINGS

(by contrabassic)

Oct 10, 201269 notes

#submission #violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #music #orchestra #contrabassic #no but actually though #i might go a little overboard and buy like two entire sets during a sale #it's a little cray

MORE DESIGNS UP! → gottabeastringplayer.spreadshirt.com

Also if you’re leery of buying things because you think I’m making mad bank off of this, I’m not. Like I put only 10% commission for myself on these things. The rest of it is just because it costs so much to print text and also use the designs (sorry, cellists). I know other spreadshirt shops jack their prices way up and it’s like almost $50 for a sweatshirt, but I’m trying to keep things on the low side. But yes, there’s now a “not my department” type shirt for cellists. I’m working on one for violists which will go up probably on the weekend because I should actually do work.

Also if there are any creative ideas for a bassist shirt, let me know! I have absolutely zero ideas for those.

Oct 9, 20121 note

#violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #t-shirts!

Once when my sister was mad at me, she called my parents into the room and demanded that they look at my neck (she's a violist and understands why I have the mark). My parents thought it was a hickey and cut me off on all attempts to explain, and I was grounded for a week when I failed to answer the question of who it was from.

Oh my goodness. Are you SERIOUS?! That’s insane.

Basically, we’re in the same boat. We’re in high demand and people are totally jealous. It’s a thing.

Oct 9, 20123 notes

#fucksunlimited

WHEN YOU GET STUDENT DISCOUNTS TO CLASSICAL CONCERTS

(by thisisnotahickey)

Oct 9, 2012144 notes

#music #orchestra #submission #thisisnotahickey

WHEN PEOPLE SEE YOUR HICKEY AND ASK IF YOU'RE DATING ANYONE

OH YES, IF MY VIOLIN/VIOLA COUNTS

Oct 9, 2012124 notes

#violin #viola #string #player #music #hickey #luckily i haven't been asked about it #i just sell myself as being more in demand than i actually am #but seriously everybody wants a piece of this #like EVERYBODY #i have a LINE UNDERSTAND #THERE IS A LINE FOR GETTING A PIECE OF THIS

Awesome blog! It's like everything that I complain about to my non-musical friends, except for that the people reading this UNDERSTAND it and don't just nod and look at you like you're insane. Also, you should do a post on the violin "hickey" that a lot of players get.

OH MY GOD YES. HOW CAN I FORGET ABOUT OUR LOVE-MARK.

Oct 9, 20121 note

#thisisnotahickey

If it does possess you to buy a t-shirt/sweater, please do take a picture and submit it! If you have a blag, you’ll be promoted and I’ll also post your favorite piece.

Now I’m considering making shirts for pieces/composers. Thoughts?

Oct 9, 20122 notes

#violin #viola #cello #bass #string #player #music #classical

FIRST DESIGNS ARE UP! → gottabeastringplayer.spreadshirt.com

messesbyyourstruly:

gottabeastringplayer:

The current design I have up is different than the original design that I posted on here. Instrument-specific shirts for strings will be coming soon.

-Nat

More designs! I’m sorry about some of them being super not cost-friendly (i.e., the cellist shirts)—some of the designs were exceedingly costly to use and stuff. :(

Oct 8, 20125 notes

I love the "not my department" design (!!), but I'm a cellist.... Are you able to make versions in each of the clefs (particularly alto clef?) :)

I can try! The only problem with alto is that it looks EXACTLY the same as tenor. But yes, I’ll definitely give it a go. Look for it this weekend because during the weeks, I’m absolutely swamped with work.

Oct 8, 20121 note

#saycellodarling