Double Bass Classical Era Concertos- Vanhal and Dittersdorf

[Snakewood]

I don't understand how a person can dislike an entire key signature. But then again I don't have perfect pitch so they all sound the same to me.

If you're thinking in terms of fingering...then it's very easy to dislike certain keys that you're not as comfortable in.

 

[GirlBass]

One reason I don't like C major is that most songs in C are Baroque/Classical and I get annoyed play "Root Root Fifth Root" and such. I feel like I'm honking on C's all the time. I get the feeling playing other notes is more interesting, or that the composer couldn't be inventive with his key signature. It just screams "generic, happy, and boring"

I don't think he has an issue with fingering they key of C major.

 

[mcnaire2004]

well remember that D minor is that saddest of all keys.

I agree. I have seen that things in D minor and F are the saddest and most pretty keys.

 

[bierbass]

Yes, he is serious. It is the exact same piece. For example, when I was at all-east last month one of the pieces we played was Hungarian March by Hector Berloiz. Before the clinic we received one that started in the key of Bb and our first note was G then Bb then G. When we got there they gave us a new version that started in the key of C. The first note was an A then C then A. It is the exact same thing except a whole step higher. Think of it as solo tuning.

Just wanted to point out that the Hungarian March is actually in A minor not C major. The version you were originally given was in G minor not Bb. Why they got the key wrong is a mystery. The original unabridged version by Berlioz is in a minor. You guys were playing an arrangement. I wouldn't think of it as solo tuning. Please don't make the subject of solo tuning any more confusing. In other parts of your post you mentioned something about adding and subtracting sharps or flats. I'm sorry, none of that made any sense. I'd suggest finding a music theory text and brush up on key signatures. Best of luck.

 

[bierbass]

well remember that D minor is that saddest of all keys.

Its a Mach piece.

 

[Mike Goodbar]

well remember that D minor is that saddest of all keys.

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You don't say?

 

[Illfavor]

Take a look at the Cimador and Dragonetti. They're both incredibly beautiful works.

I've played them both. I like the Cimador (though it's much like the Dragonetti) considerably more than the Dragonetti, but I wouldn't describe either of them as "incredibly beautiful."

 

[reedo35]

well remember that D minor is that saddest of all keys.

Yes, it makes people weep instantly

 

[GirlBass]