It’s true. And many curious and amazed violists gathered around their prodigious colleague in awe. Finally, one jealous violist yelled, “OK! Prove it - play one!”
Why was Beethoven erasing his music in his grave?
Because he was decomposing.
Why could Bach never go shopping?
Because he was Baroque.
Ugh. I can’t Handel these jokes.
How many tenors does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Just one. He holds up his hand, and the world revolves around him.
How can you tell a trombonist's kids at the playground?
They are the ones who can’t use the slide and can’t swing.
What is the difference between a horn player and a conductor?
About 2 beats…
How did Bach have so many children?
He didn’t have any stops… on his organ…
Pianos...
What do you get when you drop a piano down a mining shaft?
A-flat minor.
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What do you get when you drop a piano on an army base?
A-flat major.
Size matters...
Why do violas look larger than violins?
Actually, they aren't. It's the violinists' heads that are larger.
Music directors...
Did you hear about that music director who got zapped by electricity?
They say he was a good conductor.
Soprano at the door...
How do you know there’s a soprano on your doorstep?
She’s the one who can’t find the key and doesn’t know when to come in.
Beethoven’s favorite fruit
What was Beethoven’s favorite fruit?
Ba-na-na-naaaa
Beethoven yells to the audience...
Beethoven yells to the audience: HEY EVERYBODY! DO YOU WANT TO HEAR SOME SYMPHONIES???
The crowd roars back, YES!!
Beethoven responds: I CAN’T HEAR YOU!!
Why did Beethoven have such a hard time finding his teacher?
Why did Beethoven have such a hard time finding his teacher?
Because he was Haydn.