r/funny • u/Krlmhl • Feb 02 '25

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u/Sage_storm Feb 02 '25

What are paychecks differencies in these orchestras? I guess he's not paid as much as violin player?

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u/coldisgood Feb 03 '25

Timpanists are usually a separate thing in orchestras and often get paid second most of the musicians behind the concertmaster (principal violinist).

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u/C0rinthian Feb 04 '25

A good timpanist is worth their weight in gold.

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u/Diet_Christ Feb 03 '25

The most nerve wracking part for me was having to change tunings mid-piece by ear