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The Jitters!
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Jim Opfer
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Joined: Jul. 19 2003
From: Glasgow, Scotland.
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 RE: The Jitters! (in reply to sbarnard)
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That's a nice piece to play, but like all pieces (I mean, when you feel you have to learn them note for note, start to finish) there'll be a bit that might make you feel more nervous because it's just on the edge of your ability to play it.
In this piece it might be the tremolo or it might be that pulgar section with the legados?
Well, just tell yourself, if it gets really tough then you can just drop the hard bits. Simple as that. As you say, no one is going to know the piece, so that's your fall back position. If it's too stressful, just make it simpler, might be you repeat an easy bit twice to fill the gap.
One other piece of advice, get to the place early, sit on the chair, test the sound system and imagine the place full, whatever you do, don't turn up cold and get a fright when you suddenly realise you're expected to play with the house lights up full, or there's no microphone! Try to iron our as many variables as possible before you play.
Cheers and good luck.
Jim.
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Date May 3 2004 17:20:33
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eslastra
Posts: 134
Joined: Jul. 12 2003
From: Livermore, CA USA
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RE: The Jitters! (in reply to sbarnard)
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ORIGINAL: sbarnard
Well, it wasn't too bad. I did one run through before the real thing and I was sweating and shaking so bad and was missing notes all over the place. So I went outside and took a deep breath and tried to relax. I think that helped a lot. The second run was much better; I was much more relaxed, and although I missed a few notes here and there, I didn't freeze up. BUT, of all the notes to miss - I futzed up the last chord of the song!!!  Oh well.
I think the best thing about this piece is there are a lot of sections to regain your composure. I could close my eyes and take a deep breath and get ready for the next section.
Scott,
Congrats, you took a big first step and that's the hardest one to overcome. The succeeding steps will still be hard, but not as hard as that first one. One thing is for sure, after each performance you'll always know what you need to work on next. It's a real trial by fire, but it's worth it. My suggestion from this point on is to take every opportunity to play for people. The most effective way to deal with fears are to confront them. Easier said than done, I know 
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Eddie Lastra
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Date May 4 2004 23:31:29
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