Re: [Harp-L] Practice Makes Better -- Part 6

[Elizabeth Hess <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was going to have a separate thread for "Noise Abatement", but I don't need to be fussy about the numbers.

We don't call it "wood shedding" for nothing!

Playing softly is great for improving control.

Spouses for whom a little harp goes a very long way seem to be a frequent theme.  I'm married to one.  I used to practice at the other end of the house before he woke up, or when he'd be out mowing the lawn or in the shower.  Now I have a high enough opinion of myself that I just brazen it out.  He can ASK me to tone it down if he's feeling that touchy!  I do refrain from practicing when we're going somewhere in the car together.  Actually, I refrain from practicing in the car at all, because I'm either driving -- and I need all the focus I can muster -- or because it's too hot or too cold.

I expect this will be a shorter topic than some, but I'd love to hear from people who have found other solutions, especially if they're creative and/or humorous.

Elizabeth H. (aka "Tin Lizzie")




On Oct 2, 2012, at 4:29 PM, peter lind wrote:

> Not sure how this fit's the anti authority theme, but at times there are limitations on how loud you can play. Maybe this is dealing with "Authority". Hotel room late at night or baby in the apartment next door late evening. You have this song that keeps going around in your head, but you don't want to bother anyone. How low can you play and get the feeling of the song, the rhythm, precise bends and over blows at a minimal decibel level. Limitations create adaptation.
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> Peter