Goldwinghai -> RE: When you sit down to practice... (Apr. 9 2018 14:18:27)
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One thing that I’m very proud of myself is that I consistently practice 2-3 hours everyday. I don’t know when I will get to the next level. But that’s not important. I am having fun and I know I have been improving little by little and enjoyed hearing the flamenco sound coming off from my guitar. My practice session starts with a cup of Cappuccino, after an hour, another cup, then another hour on the guitar. My wife told me this weekend that she had heard some beautiful music, thinking it was from a CD, she then sneaked to my TV music room only seeing me playing. What a compliment and an encouragement! My left hand fingers are very stiff, so stretching and playing easy scales slowly for about 10 minutes. I try to visualize my fingers like the piano hammers, down and up cleanly and independently. Now, one finger moves, all move and out of position, the work continues. After the warming-up period, I turn to my transcription books, Melchor de Marchena, Sabicas, Nino Ricardo, Paco Pena, Ramon Montoya, Manolo Sanlucar and pick a page to practice/learn. I like Farruca, Alegrias, Solea, Fandango, Bulerias, so one session I probably cover 2 or 3 compas. Once the notes are somewhat memorized, I practice with the regular metronome. Like the saying: it’s the journey, not the destination. I am happy with my progress and life in general. Consider myself very fortunate! Sent from my iPad
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