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….Sad trombone sound
Speaking of trombones, the new renters across the street from me are professional trombone players - like MSO and stuff. They have the grace to do their practicing during the day fortunately.
Reminds me of an old joke.
What is the definition of a 'gentleman'?
Someone who can play the accordion, but doesn't.
My mate who played the accordion had this picture on his case.
I knew it!!
You would enjoy The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce I think. One definition that has stuck with me - Pianoforte: a parlour instrument of torture. It is operated by depressing the keys of the machine and the spirits of the audience.
That’s a fun little toilet book.
Found it on the Gutenberg Project. Gotta love free old shit!! :)
Check out 'clarinet' while you're there ... I get the impression that Mr Bierce was not fond of music.
Or maybe not fond of music being played poorly...either way, he's not wrong.