15 woodwind player confessions that will make you say ‘same’

28 February 2019, 22:24

Snapped another reed, simultaneously cut your tongue on it and rehearsal has now taken an unexpectedly dark turn? Same.

1. When you chip your favourite reed, and you feel completely heartbroken for a solid three days

 

 

 

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I guess reeds can't last forever. #rip #reed #broken #split #brokenreed #music #woodwind #instrument #instrumentals #oboe #oboist #barret #splitreed #tragic #gottasalvagethestaple

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2. But then, when you find the perfect reed and your life dramatically improves 

 

The perfect reed #perfect #Adele #clarinet #reed #music #clarinetproblems #clarinete #klarinette #devo #find #someone #like #you #friends #clariboys #instavid #nofilter #waitforthedrop #banger #Claudia #tshirt #blacks

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3. When winter really, really hates your instrument

 

We marched a Christmas parade today and it was so cold that the clarinet bells developed icicles.

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4. When rehearsals are just one power nap after another 

 

#bandproblems #orchestraproblems

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5. When society refuses to understand you

6. When no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get the darn thing to stay in tune

7. When you reach that point when your instrument is more glamorous than you are

 

When your favorite reed has lipstick all over it. (But then you know which one is which) #clarinetproblems

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8. When you’re only 8 years old, and you’re just DONE with your instrument

Kid at work was crying so I asked why. She said she couldn’t find her clarinet. I said I’ll help you look. “Honestly I don’t even want to find it. I am sick and tired of being the one performing. I just want to be in the audience for once.” 4th grade band is taking a toll on her

— Sydney Wilhelms (@squid_knee) January 4, 2018

9. When burning your ex-partner’s stuff isn’t your thing, so you burn your old reeds instead

 

These reeds didn't work... #Campfire #Reeds #ClarinetProblems #DontTryThisAtHomeKids

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10. When stock photos of ‘woodwind players’ make you die inside 

 

In the Disney movie, "The Princess and the Frog." One band member practically has his body and clarinet at a 90° angle - Credit to @band_nerds.unite - - - - - #band #bandclass #clarinet #bassclarinet #tuba #trumpet #piccolo #flute #reeds #woodwind #brass #trombone #euphonium #barisax #tenorsax #altosax #music #bassoon #oboe #bandmemes #coolkids #cool #percussion #baritone #memes #funny #memesdaily #meme #hilarious #bandislife

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11. When you have literally no control over your reeds

 

Throwback to when the UIC Orchestra performed "Carmina Burana" with some high school choirs. This exactly how the first rehearsal started with them Other than that, it was one of the most beautiful performances I've ever been a part in. . . . #carminaburana #fuckreeds #cantlivewithem #canlivewithoutem #orchestra #choir #band #windensemble #clarinet #woodwinds #clarinetproblems #musicmajor #musicmajorproblems #classicalmusic #music #tumblr

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12. When transposing is the absolute bane of your life

 

 

 

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13. When wood-winding starts to drive you slowly insane

after 7+ years of playing clarinet i’ve finally done it I accidentally put cork grease on my lips

— nayha (@n4yha) January 8, 2018

14. When these jokes actually start to make you laugh rather than groan

what do u call an injured clarinet player

a woundwind

— katherine (@pockyprincess1) January 7, 2018

15. When even after years of school concerts and college recitals, your family have no clue what you do

My father:
- Does not know what an oboe is
- Does not care to find out
- Once heard an oboe and asked why the "harmonica" sounded funny

— llivnder (@rayneydaye) January 8, 2018

You still sound fabulous, though.