Re: [Harp-L] Johnny "have fun" Hegedus

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

The secret is to learn some NEW tunes while you are on tour, or doing  a 
residency. This helps to keep your music fresh. Sure, you might have played  
"Hoochie Coochie Man" or "Mustang Sally" THOUSANDS of times, but you can 
pretty  well always bring something new to it!
I try to learn a new piece every week. PARTICULARLY when on the road  
playing mostly the same set every night.The rest of the band  might need to  be 
"encouraged", but it is worth the effort.
It really works.
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Cebu City
Philippines
 
In a message dated 22/11/2009 01:17:44 Malay Peninsula Standard Time,  
Pic2318834@xxxxxxx writes:
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my harp teacher once said to me, "after playing the same songs 3000  times  
over the years, playing out is hard work and sometimes its  really hard  
work."  

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