Opening Night at the Phil Orch

[Ben Rose]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

I remember playing that about 7-8 years ago locally but with only 4 basses, all 4s, no extensions. My left hand was aching during the rehearsals as I was doing the Pizz part (the part is divided).. B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B.. For hours on end it seemed..

I can see how that would make for a long rehearsal.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Ben Rose

I can see how that would make for a long rehearsal.

It wasn't so hard at the Concert at all but with the stops for the brass every 3-5 minutes it was killing me. I actually cramped up several times that week, my left wrist.