Although many wedding bands may be able to learn a special song just for you, it\u2019s often easiest to pick a first dance song which is already in their play list. Likewise, classical musicians may read sheet music but a well rehearsed tune for your ceremony is far more preferable to putting manuscript in front of them and making the best of it.<\/p>\n
Many professional bands perform so regularly that they don\u2019t rehearse more than once in a blue moon and, with the best will in the world, may not be able to book rehearsal space in what little free time they have to learn songs for all their clients.<\/p>\n
Can the band physically play your song?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re booking a jazz band to play at your wedding reception but want your first dance to be \u2018Rock DJ\u2019 by Robbie Williams, chances are the band is not going to be able to accommodate. Be aware of the instrumentation and style of the band you’re booking and realise what limitations this might have on what they can play.<\/p>\n
Another good example of this would be a rock\/pop party band being asked to perform a tune like \u2018Fly me to the moon\u2019 by Frank Sinatra. The popular Sinatra version of this song has an orchestra playing on it and whilst your party band may be able to busk the chords on guitar and piano, it won\u2019t sound like the original.<\/p>\n
Get your first dance song on CD<\/p>\n
When planning your wedding<\/a> dance, a good idea is to get your first dance song on CD and have either the DJ or band play the song through their equipment. This is a very popular choice as it\u2019s the least hassle and allows the band to create an impact when they kick off their set immediately afterwards.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although many wedding bands may be able to learn a special song just for you, it\u2019s often easiest to pick a first dance song which is already in their play list. Likewise, classical musicians may read sheet music but a … Continue reading