The end of term one is fast approaching and everyday is both stressful and exciting. Thankfully I have been able to fit in my music practice however, the clam and relaxing sessions I have been enjoying since the midterm have become more stressful as the end of term approaches. I am keenly aware of the goals I have set and now when I practice I have a checklist with me. I haven’t decided if this causes more or less stress during my practice. On the one hand the checklist helps guide my practice sessions and keeps me focused on playing rather than trying to remember what I should do next. Yet, the checklist is a constant reminder of how far I have to go in what little time remains in term one. After talking to some of the others in my cohort I am wishing that I had done some videos early one to show how far I have come. Not that I have achieved mastery, or even competency, but I think it would be neat if I had some footage of where I started. Maybe this could inspire me to try this sort of activity again but start filming from the very beginning. It might be fun to try out the ukulele now that I have some musical knowledge and it would be easier to store than a guitar (space is a limited quantity where I live).
Okay, I can’t get ahead of myself, I still have to focus on my music final!
I have still been having problems shaping my hands properly for some of the notes but from previous experience this should go away with more practice. I am hopeful that I’ll be able to play without my hands, or finger tips, hurting when I record the videos for my final assessment. I am really happy with the changes I made to my musical growth because I think the songs are much more suited to my level with enough variation to keep my practices interesting. Speaking of, it is about time for me to do my nightly guitar session.
Until next time (the last time?)!
Tag: guitar
Things have changed
After my music midterm it became pretty obvious that I had set my expectations a little high. I’m not sure if it was because of all the issues around my instrument or my pace but I have come to terms with the adjustment. There has been an odd shift in my daily practice as it is less frenetic and focused on simpler movements. However, this switch has flipped the mood of my practice sessions from stressful to feeling much more calm. Now when I play I find that I can focus on one thing at a time and although it is slow I feel like I am progressing.
For my end of term video growth demonstration I will be learning to play the songs “My Paddle” and “Hey Lidee”. Since I got the okay to proceed with these as my final songs I’ve been practicing the chords. Stay tuned for my next update!
This term I will be learning some beginner guitar and exploring music with it