dbass Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi guys Just been offered the bass chair for a local production of Hairspray... Now - this is literally just happened so not sure what the deal is with the score and has anyone played it before on here? I can read to a fairly decent level but not sure I can have one stab at it and get it right on the night so to speak. I can read walking jazz quickly but not sure how I would cope with the structure of a musical... Any help would be wonderful as this could be my first paying reading gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I did a show that was a mixture of songs from musicals. There were a couple of Hairspray numbers & they were tough reads in places. If you can get the pad before the band call your laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbass Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 I just replied to her asking for the bass pad asap if possible ha! If I can get it then I have a month and half to go over it which should be plenty of time Argh, quite nervous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 [quote name='dbass' timestamp='1326298757' post='1495135'] I just replied to her asking for the bass pad asap if possible ha! If I can get it then I have a month and half to go over it which should be plenty of time Argh, quite nervous! [/quote] Don't be nervous mate, if you can't get it don't worry. Just keep practicing your sight reading in all keys before the show & you'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Yep don't get nervous, [b]but do get familiar with the show[/b]. [If you are only playing for a short run] A couple of tricky things, but a good play for the Bass. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6suYYGYG0&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V6suYYGYG0&feature=related[/url] Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 PM'd you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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