2007-01-03 09:19:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
no! band is great!
u meet great people who are not jerks and ur first chair the band directors always love people who play good
2007-01-03 09:20:57 · answer #1 · answered by peej324 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - I play violin, just for fun.
Here are a few suggestions.
I have a feeling you like whatever instrument you play, so it would be a shame for you to give up something that brings you pleasure. Can you approach it without judging yourself?
Break the piece down - forget for the moment about the entire work Practice just a few measures at a time until they start coming together. Then a few more. Take it slowly. Laugh, grunt, spit, cuss, whatever, at your efforts, and keep on going. Just don't quit. If you are smart enough to have gotten this far, you are smart enough to keep on going. You won't regret the extra effort, and I have a feeling it will come out well if you will just keep going. Or at least, keep going until the end of the school year.
On the other hand, if I have mis-read your interest and you really hate the instrument or are trying to do well to please someone else and making music isn't that energizing to you, then maybe it is time to move on.
Possibly your band leader can give you some advice. Don't blindside him/her by quitting without notice. Let him/her know what is going on and how you are feeling.
Good luck!
2007-01-03 17:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by fiddler82050 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does it feel when you are sitting there performing a solo in the first chair position? Can you imagine life without music? If so, then I guess it wasn't all that important to you afterall. As for your idea to quit, why don't you sit down and think about whether you really want to give up the aspirations you have with band? What is making you think about it now? Trying to find more time for dating? More time for school? Work? Peer pressure? Just think about it and don't make any rash decisions.
2007-01-03 17:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by hot_story_writer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If there is something you don't understand, then ask someone or the band director. Playing an instrument doesn't usually come naturally. You'll need to practice. The more you practice, the better you'll be, and the better your ear will be. When your ear develops, you'll be able to tell if your out of tune, and be able to play any song by ear. NEVER quit......I'm 44 years old, started playing saxophone in 5th grade. Now, I play 6 instruments......all by ear. No problems. Keep on playing...you'll never regret it. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-01-03 17:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remind yourself how you got to first chair in the first place — obviously you're committed, and you enjoy it. Stick it out for another month or two, and if nothing changes, you can quit.
2007-01-03 18:36:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should definitely not quit stay in band it gets better as you go it will get hard but if you practice enough then it won't be so hard. hope this helps.
2007-01-03 17:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by trumpets_rock88005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't quit. Whether you're first chair or fifth chair, if you love it..that's all that matters.
2007-01-03 17:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont quit. if you love it and you're good you should stay in. they need you. if you're having trouble, talk to a band director, they can help. i'm the best trumpet player in my grade, and i've gone in for help before, it's not at all weird.
2007-01-03 17:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is something you have been doing for a long time then do not quit. Your chances for getting a good scholorship will be higher. Good luck!
2007-01-03 17:21:30 · answer #9 · answered by aimeeme_g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, wrong category band geek.
2007-01-03 17:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by Doug Church 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋