Interview with concertmasters
IntervieweeYou-Chen Ye, Bass drum, Gong, Cymbal, Triangle and Tambourine concertmaster
Interviewer:Yi-Xuan Lin, Top Stricker
Q1-Why did you join the Children Orchestra?
A: My form teacher recommended it and my parents agreed with it.
Q2-How long have you learned for these instruments? (Bass Drum, Gong, Cymbal, Triangle, and Tambourine)
A: One semester.
Q3-What's the structure of the bass drum?
A: It is common in 36 inches. The surface of both sides was made of leather but it usually made of plastic now. The body was made of woods but nowadays synthetic fiber for timpani or snare drum.
Q4-Does it sound good?
A: Yes.
Q5-What's the weight of the cymbal?
A: About 2 kgs.
Q6-Which song is the most difficult one in the songs you every practice?
A: Radetzky March.
Q7-Is it tiring to control 5 instruments at once?
A: Yes, but I feel excited.
Q8-Did you like them?
A: Yes, and I learned a lot in these instruments.
My interview is over. Thank you very much.
Percussion instrument, Bass Drum | Percussion instrument, Triangle |
Reviews of the reporter
I didn't have any experience so I made some mistakes during the interview. After a few practices, it's getting better. The interview is the first difficulty I met in the Cyber Fair. Hope I can solve every difficulty like this time in the future.
Source: Innovative Musical Notes