[Harp-L] First open mic recommendations
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- Subject: [Harp-L] First open mic recommendations
- From: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:05:40 -0700
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A student is doing his first SOLO open mic, and asked for advice. Here's
what I offered.
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IF you talk at all before playing, make it brief and don't describe
your apprehension!
Start strong and confident.
Be immediately aware of your volume, adjusting distance to the mic on a
stand. (or are you playing a bullet?)
It's better to be asked to turn up, than down. Watch for a hand to the ear
as a cue
Periodic eye-contact is good
Smile real big during a pauses in playing. They will see your enjoyment,
and it gives YOU confidence.
Speak and play in a volume that would reach the first row without a mic.
Don't let the amplified room sound make you hold back.
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What would you add?
Robert Hale
Learn Harmonica by Webcam
Low Rates, High Success
http://www.youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL <http://www.youtube.com/user/DUKEofWAIL>
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