Playing In an Orchestra

     Playing in an orchestra is a great learning progress, no matter what musical instrument you are playing. Even if the instrument is the vocal cords, you still can work with an orchestra. An orchestra needs many types of instrumentalists and the spirit- a conductor.

     In an orchestra, we have 4 major kinds of instruments. They are Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. In the Strings family, there are violin, viola, cello, and double bass. They usually play the most important parts in one piece. In Woodwinds category, we have flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. Brass, which means the instruments are made of metal, like trumpet, trombone, French horn and Tuba. Brass can express powerful strength and bring the music to a climax easily. The last category is percussion, which include bass drum, snare drum, timpani, xylophone, marimba, triangle, and so on. People who major in percussion need to know how to play all the percussion instruments, and then they can reach fulfill the request what the composers want in an orchestra.

     We know that the musical pieces for an orchestra is called symphony. Many composers wrote symphonies, but in different times, the organizations are different. Some symphonies don't need all instruments, and they may simply need a set of timpani for its percussion part. But However, the Strings are always required, that is why the Strings are top important. Among the strings, violins are called "queen" for it is the leader. All instruments have their own chiefs, who are the best players in each instrument. All chiefs have responsibilities to lead their partners.

     Good instrumentalists who have the command of playing solo can play with an orchestra in a concerto. In a concerto, the orchestra is the accompanying part, so we can enjoy the skills the instrumentalists have. A pianist also can can also play with an orchestra in a piano concerto. Singers also can sing in an opera in which the orchestras accompany them.

     Taking part in an orchestra is an interesting experience. In it, you have to learn how to cooperate with others. Players are not soloists in an orchestra. If you always want to show your own personal charm, a good orchestra won't permit that to happen.

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