Re: [Harp-L] Setting the Tempo

[Peter Madcat Ruth <madcat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree with Iceman, singing the song to yourself before you start the song is the best idea.  But you also might take a small pre-set metronome on stage with you.  There are very small electronic metronomes, and metronome apps for smart phones.

About the fear factor-  be assured that everyone in the audience and everyone on the stage wants you to succeed.

Peter Madcat Ruth
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On Jan 4, 2013, at 10:39 AM, Elizabeth Hess wrote:
>> Oh, I do this, but unsuccessfully.  I think there's a fear factor involved:  I worry that I'll rush it because I'm nervous, so I deliberately try to calm myself down before giving the count, and the result seems to be that I unintentionally slow myself down, too.