i had a cool experience the other night, one that is rare for me. got caught up in a song, deep in the zone, and stuff came out of me that i had no idea where it came from.
the harp solo in question starts around 4:30. it's nothing great by the standards of this community, but it was wild for me, like i was completely outrunning my headlights. i don't normally play like this.
damn, but this harp thing just gets funner and funner.
Best feeling on earth when you get lost in the music. Sounds like you were getting into it and finding the zone.
As I get better at harp it happens more and more. My challeng has always been over thinking things. Causes me to second guess. When my brain butts out the flow is always better. My over thinking is all practice I record myself with my phone jamming to something then address the short comings from that with focused practice.
Since I started recording almost every second of serious practice I have been finding that groove live so much more often and just diving in.
The harp journey is so rewarding. Deceptive simplicity with endless opportunities to hone skills and learn.
Hey man, you were seriously in the groove. Where ever that music came from - and really, we all know where it comes from, right? - it found you ripe and ready to bring it on. Real nice stuff. If that's not how you usually play, how do you usually play? ---------- Matthew
B-flat, third position. Lots of fun. I like when around 5:10 you step up to holes 7,8. But don't stop there. Play around right up to the top. ---------- MBH Webbrain - a GUI guide to Adam's Youtube vids FerretCat Webbrain - Jason Ricci's vids (by hair colour!)
Fantastic. Good on you. I'm also with bluemoose about the top end. The holes 8 9 10 work really well in 3rd position. I also acknowledge the space you were in. Nice aint it?
"I also acknowledge the space you were in. Nice aint it?"
indeed. real nice.
i'm playing 3rd a lot with this band, and i really like the sound and flow, but i still get tripped up over the 7 hole thing more than i'd like. getting there.
"If that's not how you usually play, how do you usually play?"
that's a good question. i think i normally tend to fall back on my cliches, try to force them into the music, rather than let the music drive where i'm going. will's "overthinking" comment rings true. i think this solo sort of starts out that way, but then i went off in a different direction.
i've only recently reached the level where this kind of thing could happen, and i'm still getting used to that.
