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Are the RSPBA’s prescribed tunes just tough? Or are they trying to tell us something?
This week, Jim and Andrew dive into a juicy listener-submitted topic: the sometimes frustrating, always challenging world of the RSPBA prescribed tunes list. Are some of these tunes meant to weed bands out? We explore the theories, the difficulties, and the real reasons these tunes exist.
From choosing the right music for your band’s skill level to balancing challenge with enjoyment, they unpack it all, complete with cooking analogies, personal stories, and a few cheeky conspiracy theories along the way. Whether you're a band leader or just curious about the logic behind tune lists, this one’s got food for thought.
Got a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here’s what we cover this week:
00:00 – Intro & listener topic
00:29 – What’s the deal with the prescribed tunes?
01:46 – Are they intentionally hard?
03:26 – Why these tunes exist in the first place
04:43 – What judges are looking for
07:45 – Picking tunes for different skill levels
16:34 – What counts as an “acceptable” variation?
22:13 – Keeping the music challenging but fair
26:33 – What to do when you’ve got newbies
27:25 – Tales from the trenches: tough tunes
28:33 – Striking the right balance
29:38 – Repertoire choices that work
31:38 – More on performance standards
32:22 – Cooking up a good analogy
34:30 – Why the basics still matter
37:22 – Final thoughts and takeaways
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Are the RSPBA’s prescribed tunes just tough? Or are they trying to tell us something?
This week, Jim and Andrew dive into a juicy listener-submitted topic: the sometimes frustrating, always challenging world of the RSPBA prescribed tunes list. Are some of these tunes meant to weed bands out? We explore the theories, the difficulties, and the real reasons these tunes exist.
From choosing the right music for your band’s skill level to balancing challenge with enjoyment, they unpack it all, complete with cooking analogies, personal stories, and a few cheeky conspiracy theories along the way. Whether you're a band leader or just curious about the logic behind tune lists, this one’s got food for thought.
Got a topic you’d like us to cover in a future episode? Leave a comment or email us: [email protected]
Here’s what we cover this week:
00:00 – Intro & listener topic
00:29 – What’s the deal with the prescribed tunes?
01:46 – Are they intentionally hard?
03:26 – Why these tunes exist in the first place
04:43 – What judges are looking for
07:45 – Picking tunes for different skill levels
16:34 – What counts as an “acceptable” variation?
22:13 – Keeping the music challenging but fair
26:33 – What to do when you’ve got newbies
27:25 – Tales from the trenches: tough tunes
28:33 – Striking the right balance
29:38 – Repertoire choices that work
31:38 – More on performance standards
32:22 – Cooking up a good analogy
34:30 – Why the basics still matter
37:22 – Final thoughts and takeaways
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