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Originally Posted by trumpetmike  A great second player is hardly ever noticed, a terrible one is always heard.
Finding a good second player is quite difficult, there are many who are frustrated first players - these can usually be heard warming up with all the first licks from whatever the current programme is - these guys will never be the most popular players in any section. |
GREAT quote and observation. I've played "behind" some 1st players that needed more experience playing 2nd and 3rd parts. Maybe they were the "best" all through school and always played 1st part, but they weren't very good when handed a 2nd part. Harmony parts and technique aren't as easy as some believe, and an understanding of these inner parts will make a better 1st player.