Re: [Harp-L] Courage and self-criticism

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

Commenting on somebody else's playing in an honest way (i.e. telling drummer his meter is off) is usually not appreciated unless you are asked for a critique - human nature and all - so you may want to bite your tongue on this one.
 
As to "someone thinks I overplayed on a number or that I sound flat...", the "someone" should really be YOU. Learn to trust your feelings. Deep down inside, if you become honest with yourself, you will have a "knowingness" on some level about how you play. You won't need confirmation from someone else. Aside from developing this honesty, you may also
1. Record yourself and listen back later. VERY REVEALING. 
2. Attend Augusta Heritage Blues Week and sign up for Joe Filisko's mini-critique class, in which you play in front of Joe and his panel, and they will critique your performance. 
The Iceman
 
 
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From: samblancato@xxxxxxxxxxx

 But it someone thinks that I overplayed on a number or that I
sound flat or I leaned too hard on their vocals or what ever, I'd really
want to know.  All I ever hear is 'hey, man, you sounded good' and this
isn't always true so I take that compliment with a grain of salt.
Conversely, I'd like to feel like I could comment on somebody else's playing
in an honest way.  

   
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