Look at a few Symphonic String Parts, the level of complexity

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It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes.

is enough to keep anyone occupied.
The Leger Lines in First Violin Parts alone give me Vertigo!
There's also line doubling throughout the wind parts, none is completely independent all the time.
Every Instrument has its unique contribution.
OTOH, in the Theater Pits, String Players are known as Mice...

Anyway, String Players need the Steady work, to pay for their Bows.

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Topic - Yeah, lottsa great music. But Jeez..........string section - a life in unison. - Rick W 18:08:47 04/06/16 (9)

"Wonder if they can even hear themselves half the time"... - musetap 08:58:57 04/07/16 (4)

I've seen conductors look around the orch to find a weak-link, someone to single out and pick on. Very nasty. - oldmkvi 10:32:16 04/07/16 (3)

He shoulda offed Krips instead. nt - Rick W 16:39:56 04/07/16 (1)

!! Actually, there was an unhinged Violin Player that brought a gun to a rehearsal, - oldmkvi 17:48:10 04/07/16 (0)

RE: I've seen conductors look around the orch to find a weak-link, someone to single out and pick on. Very nasty. - rbolaw 11:06:01 04/07/16 (0)

Lots of jokes about piccolo players, but ... - rbolaw 07:48:40 04/07/16 (0)

Orchestral string players have to develop that herd instinct [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 23:35:11 04/06/16 (0)

Look at a few Symphonic String Parts, the level of complexity - oldmkvi 19:27:53 04/06/16 (1)

LOL :-) nt - Rick W 19:52:50 04/06/16 (0)

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Look at a few Symphonic String Parts, the level of complexity - oldmkvi 19:27:53 04/06/16 (1)

LOL :-) nt - Rick W 19:52:50 04/06/16 (0)

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