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460 - Prescribed Tunes: Test, Trap... or Trying To Tell Us Something? (Dojo Conversations Episode 130)
46 minutes Posted Jun 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
– Intro & listener topic
– What’s the deal with the prescribed tunes?
– Are they intentionally hard?
– Why these tunes exist in the first place
– What judges are looking for
– Picking tunes for different skill levels
– What counts as an “acceptable” variation?
– Keeping the music challenging but fair
– What to do when you’ve got newbies
– Tales from the trenches: tough tunes
– Striking the right balance
– Repertoire choices that work
– More on performance standards
– Cooking up a good analogy
– Why the basics still matter
– Final thoughts and takeaways
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Are the RSPBA’s prescribed tunes just tough? Or are they trying to tell us something?
This week, Jim and Andrew dive into a juicy listener-submitted topic: the sometimes frustrating, always challenging world of the RSPBA prescribed tunes list. Are some of these tunes meant to weed bands out? We explore the theories, the difficulties, and the real reasons these tunes exist.
From choosing the right music for your band’s skill level to balancing challenge with enjoyment, they unpack it all, complete with cooking analogies, personal stories, and a few cheeky conspiracy theories along the way. Whether you're a band leader or just curious about the logic behind tune lists, this one’s got food for thought.
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