The Battle of C# and More

May 7, 2012 at 10:17 PM

So I went to have practice session part one and started out with a lovely Ab scale. Then I attempted to play my arch enemy...C#! I played the major and minor scales with out modulating but I ended my minor arpeggio on a sharp C# and by the time I finished the major arpeggio I was on a D. UGH! I tried it like a gazillion more times and was semi-successful...I sometimes ended a little sharp but I guess that is better than full out modulation.

I totally pulled a muscle in my lower left shoulder. I don't know if it's from practicing cello a lot for my cello final or if it's from violin. Either way, it really hurts :( And I still have to practice viola tonight for my test tomorrow.

Well, that's enough ranting for me. Tomorrows level day and I can't wait to see what happens! Wish Me Luck!!!!!! (and that I don't pick C#!)

From Kathryn Woodby
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 12:53 AM

Whew! You play all three? Busy girl! Be careful with those muscles!! :)

Re: intonation, I used to have that problem with flat scales all the time. Learning to hold the tonic harmony in my head, and relate everything to that, made the difference. A tonic drone can help to start out. Good luck on everything!

Edit: just wanted to let you know I really enjoy your blog! Your enthusiasm and positive spirit is a gift. You will be a great teacher. Keep learning-always push farther-but never so hard you stop having fun!! :)

From Emily Allen
Posted on May 8, 2012 at 1:53 AM

awww thanks so much! I have been enjoying the blogging because I think it will be a nice thing to look back at in the future. It's great to know that you have been enjoying reading it :D

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