Re: [Harp-L] Intonation

[IcemanLE@xxxxxxx]

I love this description. (Herein lies the challenge of OB on a  diatonic).
 
This calm lake surface is like walking a very thin line to keep undisturbed  
- intonation wise. At one time, walking the thin line felt very scary to me - 
a  lot of personal insecurity and too much THINKING while playing. As I built  
confidence in myself, personal power began to grow and the thin line started 
to  broaden out for me. Eventually, the thin line became about two feet wide 
and I  began to have a lot less concerns which translated to a better handle on 
 intonation. Eventually there will be absolutely no concerns - a personal 
growth  point. 
 
No concerns = removing myself from the equation = being in the  moment.
 
The Iceman
 
 
In a message dated 12/3/2008 6:22:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bon@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

I think  bad intonation distracts the listener from their train of  
thought on  the solo.  You have them captivated and all of a sudden  
you  lose them because of a "cheezy" moment.  I like to think of this   
emotional connection with one's audience like the surface of a very   
still lake and even the slightest pebble thrown in disturbs the   
surface.  This does not mean the music stays calm; it can even  be  
violent, but the connection is as smooth and undisturbed as the  lake.

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