>To those of you who have been playing for less than four years - How many
>months have you been playing and how many pieces can you play (i.e. in front
>of an audience, in a public place)?
I started playing 15 months ago. I play with a group of friends who play
percussion instruments and sometimes a guitar shows up. I play about 10
pieces (short and simple) and improvise and repeat in different octaves
and we chant and recite prayers as the pieces are played. Sometimes when I
play solo (just with friends) I get stage fright SO BAD that by hands shake
and I can't keep them on the strings to play. Maybe I could develope some
new kind of playing style to incorperate this shaking. *Laugh* Any other
suggestions? For now, I just give myself permission to joke about it and
try again.
Also, do you have previous musical
>training prior to taking up the harp?
I have a background of singing and can read music a little.
>I think that would be interesting to know. - rita
Yes, I agree. Thanks for asking.
Mary-Lela