On a scale of sheet music falling off the stand to the audience clapping between movements, how annoyed are you?

dealing with the worst case scenario

I feel like this could be useful in my future

REBLOG THIS. I CANNOT STRESS HOW IMPORTANT THIS GUIDES ARE, BOOST THIS SHIT

okie, so

1. felix didn’t attend fanny’s wedding because he had a leg injury and was temporarily bedridden

2. fanny didn’t attend felix’s wedding because she was in a different city, and also pregnant at that time; it would have been difficult for her to travel

if i hear any more of these scurrilous incest claims i might scream

why are people like this

if you’re terrified for auditions clap your hands👏👏

if you don’t know what you’re doing clap your hands 👏👏

if you’re completely self taught and aren’t allowed by your parents to have music lessons and don’t know where your strengths are so you don’t know what pieces to audition with clap your hands 👏👏

Anti: *controls the egos* *corrupts them* *threatens to kill them* *threatens to kill Jack*

Jack, every time: 

(from “CREATING THE PERFECT WORLD | Community Inc.”)

criminal minds crack video ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

IT’S 2:09 AM. I’M SUPPOSED TO BE ASLEEP. I CAN’T LAUGH QUIETLY. SEND HELP.

Evil can’t swim Ep 92 - 1111 Animals

Different names for musicals

Dear Evan Hansen: lies Hamilton: political screaming children Heathers: death by slushy Be More Chill: don’t take that chill pill Shrek: it’s not easy being green Newsies: newsboys slay the day Rent: broke and dying Book Of Mormon: offensive Wicked: it’s not easy being green 2 Waitress: pergenat?? Something Rotten: tap dancing eggs Come From Away: smol beans with accents Tuck Everlasting: whoops hamilton

I was reading Hammer of Thor and this story was referenced and i just ran across this and honestly i can’t think of anything else

ok but don’t leave out the part where Thor almost gives himself away by eating the entire reception buffet and Loki’s like “errrr she’s been dieting”

this is one of the myths that still enjoys great popularity in scandinavia and it’s easy to see why

Hand and Wrist Exercises for Musicians

I realized the other day that, in my 7 years of playing the violin, I was never told to/how to stretch my wrists. I found that after doing these exercises, my wrists are stronger, looser, and free of pain during long practice sessions. These are quick and easy and great for practice breaks! 

Praying Position Stretches

While standing, place palms together in a praying position. Have your elbows touch each other. Your hands should be in front of your face. Your arms should be touching each other from the tips of your fingers to your elbows.

With your palms pressed together, slowly spread your elbows apart. Do this while lowering your hands to waist height. Stop when your hands are in front of your belly button or you feel the stretch.

Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, then repeat.

Extended Arm

·        Extend one arm in front of you at shoulder height.

·        Keep your palm down, facing the floor

·        Release your wrist so that your fingers point downward.

·        With your free hand, gently grasp your fingers and pull them back toward your body.

·        Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.

To stretch in the opposite direction:

·        Extend your arm with your palm facing toward the ceiling.

·        With your free hand, gently press your fingers down toward the floor.

·        Gently pull your fingers back toward your body.

·        Hold for 10 to 30 seconds.

Repeat both stretches with the other arm. You should cycle through stretches two or three times with each arm.

Clenched Fists

While seated, place your open hands on your thighs with palms up.

·        Close your hands slowly into fists. Do not clench too tightly.

·        With your forearms touching your legs, raise your fists off of your legs and back toward your body, bending at the wrist.

·        Hold for 10 seconds.

·        Lower your fists and slowly open your fingers wide.

·        Repeat 10 times.

Building Hand and Wrist Strength | Building Strength

Building wrist strength can also help you prevent injury. There are several exercises you can use to build strength—whether you’re at home or in the office.

Desk Press

·        While seated, place palms face up under a desk or table.

·        Press upwards against the bottom of the desk.

·        Hold for five to 10 seconds.

This exercise builds strength in the muscles that run from your wrists to your inner elbows.

Tennis Ball Squeeze

Squeeze a tennis ball or stress ball firmly for five to 10 seconds.

This should not be painful. However, it should allow you to strengthen your wrist.

Thumb Work

Push exercise:

·        Make a fist and point your thumb up, as if you’re giving a thumbs-up sign.

·        Create resistance with your thumb and hand muscles to keep your thumb from moving.

·        Gently pull back on your thumb with your free hand.

·        Hold and repeat.

Pull exercise:

·        Make a fist and point your thumb up.

·        Create resistance with your thumb and hand muscles to try and keep your thumb pointing up toward the ceiling.

·        Use your free hand to gently push the thumb forward.

·        Hold and repeat.

Figure Eights

·        Interlace your fingers in front of your body.

·        Keeping your elbows tucked into your sides, move your interlaced hands in a figure eight motion.

·        Allow your wrists to rotate fully so that each hand is alternately on top of the other.

·        Perform this exercise for 10 to 15 seconds.

·        Rest, and then repeat.

Overhead Reach

·        While seated, lift your arms over your head and interlace your fingers with palms together.

·        With your fingers interlaced, turn palms up until they are facing the ceiling. You can keep your arms slightly bent or straighten them.

·        Hold the stretch.

·        Bring your arms down, and then repeat.

This exercise stretches the muscles in the forearms and hands. It also increases flexibility and boosts circulation.

Eagle Arms

This exercise is adapted from eagle pose.

·        Extend your arms forward, parallel to the floor.

·        Cross your right arm over your left, with the right arm on top.

·        Bend your elbows.

·        Place your right elbow into the crook of the left. The backs of your hands should be touching.

·        Move your right arm right and your left arm left. The thumb of your right hand should pass by the little finger of your left. Your palms should be facing each other.

·        Press your palms together, lift your elbows up, and stretch the fingers. They should be pointed toward the ceiling.

·        Resist the urge to lift your shoulders as you lift your arms.

·        Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.

·        Repeat on the other side

This is so important

I’m…

Wow ok… drag em

I just saw someone play a bass with a fidget spinner and I want death

Great Ways to Ask Out a Girl

•Will you be in a duet with me? •Will you be the harmony to my melody? •Will you blow my horn? •Wanna learn some new fingerings? •Will you be the drum to my major? •Wanna get picco-low? •Will you be my first chair?

•Will you be the major to my minor?

Conquest of the evening: Concerto in A minor, J. B. Accolay, page four.

How to Survive a Master Class

by Mahaliah Edwards

Masterclasses can be a daunting prospect for musicians. Playing to a prominent musician who is then going to critique and teach is a big thing. In addition, there will probably be an audience. Here are a few ways you can bring your A-game to the masterclass:

Mahaliah Edwards is a student at the Birmingham Conservatoire and a blogger for Behind the Bridge.