Addendum to “Tools for a Trade” (W)
So here’s the Cliff Notes version of T4aT:
When I stand up in front of people with a baritone saxophone, before I’ve even played a note, they already ‘know’ what I’ve played. What have I played? Quite simple, the bottom six notes of my instrument (F down to C) very loudly. When I don’t play this, then I’m ignored or told that I’ve made a mistake.
This upsets me.
Hence the essay.