Ugly Bones Ryan
14 posts
Dec 11, 2013
6:29 AM
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I'm playing my first school concert on harmonica in six days. I'm playing a piece that I wrote. Any advice?
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Baker
356 posts
Dec 11, 2013
6:53 AM
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If you make a mistake just keep going, no one will notice.
Keep time, tap your foot.
TAKE A BOTTLE OF WATER ON STAGE WITH YOU!– Nerves can cause a dry mouth and this is a nightmare for harmonica players. I learned this the hard way :)
Have fun!
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jbear
55 posts
Dec 11, 2013
7:14 AM
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Try and look like you're enjoying it.
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jpmcbride
20 posts
Dec 11, 2013
9:59 AM
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After the performance lots of people will come up to you and tell you how great you were. You, on the other hand, will be thinking about all the mistakes you made. Your natural tendency will be to say "no, it wasn't very good ... I made mistakes ... I can do better ... I was nervous ... etc". Forget that! Smile and say thanks and accept the compliments. You will always be your own worst critic. No one else notices the mistakes.
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Jim McBride
www.bottleoblues.com
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Shaganappi
65 posts
Dec 11, 2013
2:51 PM
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All the above is very great advice. I would add, to say in the mirror every day before with as much meaning as you can give, "I don't give a shit." And try to believe it ;)
And play the piece as many times as you can before. Preferably in front of others or at least out in the public somewhere where you can be heard.
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The Iceman
1322 posts
Dec 11, 2013
2:58 PM
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There is no way to avoid the first concert/performance in front of people.
Don't sweat it (easier said than done).
You will learn a lot through this experience.
Once you get that first time out of the way, everything that follows gets easier.
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The Iceman
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jbear
57 posts
Dec 17, 2013
2:52 AM
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Don't forget to give us an update!
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Ugly Bones Ryan
18 posts
Dec 17, 2013
7:54 PM
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I did excellent!!! Thank you guys so much for the advice!
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Komuso
256 posts
Dec 17, 2013
8:42 PM
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Last Edited by Komuso on Dec 17, 2013 8:44 PM
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Ugly Bones Ryan
20 posts
Dec 19, 2013
10:50 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1ND3H9ESoo
For anyone curious to see how you did.
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