The world is going crazy! The psychopaths appear to be in charge!! What we have is a lack of LOVE, people!! But, I am loving the spring blossoms in NH this year- and can't believe Tom and I are heading for Ireland on Mother's Day for 2 weeks!! Love the idea I might actually meet up with fellow blogger, Andee while over there!! And LOVE that I have learned a sweet new tune- Douglas and Fiona Shearor!! Almost have it under my fingers and memorized- felt comfortable enough with it to play it for my student this week. Not hard, but interesting to play and listen to- like all the best music is!
Do I spend enough time with the harp? NO! But when I do, I am in a much better place. How about you? So much music, so little time, and so many other things pulling us in many directions. At least we are the lucky ones, and those strings always respond when we sit down and play. Always magical, even with mistakes.
My goal as a harper is to learn a new tune a month- that's the GOAL, not necessarily the reality! And so I pick things that are beautiful and/or fun, and really speak to me. Simple is the way to go , I believe, on the Celtic harp- so I am happy to edit out extra notes in the chords, etc. My harp really rings, and is bright, so too much noise results in...too much noise. And, I am also trying to be open to variations that might happen on purpose, or by accident- so the tune keeps moving forward, and avoids any train wrecks. At least, that's the plan! It's a work in progress, for sure.
So- Happy Truly Spring, you wonderful people! Harp on!! love, Sharon
Friday, May 12, 2017
Saturday, May 6, 2017
May Showers Too
I should put in some text too. I am playing a bit. Went to a workshop with Grainne in early April, learned some great new tunes that I won't likely get around to practicing for five to ten years, knowing me.
Very preoccupied with my primary vocation, writing.
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