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Post by thebamboogrove on Jan 9, 2014 5:18:06 GMT
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Post by edcat7 on Jan 9, 2014 10:34:22 GMT
That's so tiny, I can hardly see it. Can you upload the zhongruan bit here? I assuming for the zhongruan all I need to do it some kind of beat?
I'll have to get my zhongruan back from a friend who lives and works most of the time of the year on the Channel Island of Jersey. In the meantime I could practise it on the liuqin. It shouldn't be too difficult as it's in G.
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Post by thebamboogrove on Jan 14, 2014 17:52:46 GMT
Just a quick update:
Edcat7's teacher, Ms Li Ming has done a backing track for us. The audacity files are on our FaceBook page, and we are looking for more musicians to take part in this first collaborative event in our Chinese New Year celebrations. it does not have to be perfect, but we have to have fun and enjoy the idea of a community!
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Post by edcat7 on Jan 14, 2014 23:38:56 GMT
A thought just occurred to me: If we are unable to play accurately at 90bpm it is possible to play at 60. Could the recordings then be speeded up to 90 by whoever does the mixing? Still, we have over three weeks to get it right.
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Post by thebamboogrove on Jan 14, 2014 23:51:19 GMT
possible, but not encouraged.
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Post by edcat7 on Jan 15, 2014 0:43:58 GMT
ok, three and a bit weeks to get it right  |
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Post by edcat7 on Jan 22, 2014 2:46:35 GMT
A thought: since it's a recording and parts are to be repeated, then how about (as a last resort) doing it just once and let the mixer do the rest?
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Post by edcat7 on Feb 4, 2014 0:21:31 GMT
Having jumped out of aeroplanes and made hand pulled noodles in front of 300 VIP's I can honestly say this has been the hardest thing I've ever done.
Playing without a backing track and tape recorder is fine but once these are on I get very red in the face. The last few bars I'm preying it's over and then I invariably make a mistake big time.
Any tips?
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Post by Minh on Feb 4, 2014 2:14:30 GMT
Just imagine it's not near the end and keep on playing? |
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Post by davidmdahl on Feb 4, 2014 7:20:25 GMT
Having jumped out of aeroplanes and made hand pulled noodles in front of 300 VIP's I can honestly say this has been the hardest thing I've ever done. Playing without a backing track and tape recorder is fine but once these are on I get very red in the face. The last few bars I'm preying it's over and then I invariably make a mistake big time. Any tips? There are lots of helpful books on handling performance anxiety, so this is a big topic. Following are some tips that come to mind. - Be very prepared, so that you know the music well and can play it under pressure. - Be rested - Take opportunities to perform, especially in situations that are less stressful. Build yourself up with a series of performances you can feel good about. - Feed yourself positive thoughts, regardless of mistakes. Don't mourn or dwell upon mistakes, but learn from them. - Keep in mind that if you make a mistake, the earth will not swallow you up. Don't act upset or embarrassed, and the audience will stay with you. - Find other places to practice, such as other rooms in your house, a church, an otherwise empty concert hall. It is great when you can practice some in a location where you will perform. - Visualize yourself performing in front of people, playing very well, and their enthusiastic applause. Best wishes, David |
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