The Worst Last Post Ever?

[Futtocks]

1 hour ago, daz39 said:

He did fluff his lines a bit but i cannot even begin to imagine the pressure of nailing that in front of thousands of people/servicemen/dignitaries and on live tv, take some balls to even give it a go, fair play to him i'm sure he was aware it wasn't perfect but the crowd still respected it while he was playing.

It is hard not to split a note or three when playing an unkeyed instrument like the bugle, especially in front of a stadium-full of spectators. My dad had a bit of a wobbly turn after playing the Last Post on Armistice Day last year. Mind you, he is in his eighties and his embouchure is not what it used to be.

Edited April 20 by Futtocks

[Northern Eel]

7 hours ago, Futtocks said:

It is hard not to split a note or three when playing an unkeyed instrument like the bugle, especially in front of a stadium-full of spectators. My dad had a bit of a wobbly turn after playing the Last Post on Armistice Day last year. Mind you, he is in his eighties and his embouchure is not what it used to be.

It’s hard enough on a trumpet or cornet under pressure, but a valveless bugle is incredibly difficult. As you say, getting the consistent embouchure is a challenge at the best of times, but when nervous this is a nightmare.