Mar 11: Closer
Today’s practice went well. I’m definitely getting closer to recording the theme for Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers and I’m trying not to get too excited about that.
My thumbnail being too short to use as of yet is very frustrating. It means that the skin of my thumb is sore and the sound isn’t quite right (dull instead of vibrant).
On the plus side, I have been getting more confident with the pick. I do still prefer the sound from just my fingernails, but this is an acceptable substitute.
Mar 12: Figuring out bass line
Today was a little different. I did not do my learning app, or my first two songs.
Instead, I spent the bulk of my practice time playing the ballad because my husband @ericdesmarais and I were trying to figure out the bass line for it, and by extension, the theme for Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers.
I think we’ve got it, actually.
I couldn’t really hear it over the ballad, because if I don’t focus all my attention on what I’m doing, I mess up.
But when we switched to the theme, I could hear it.
It sounds great.
Of course, I can only hear the bass with the harmony or the bass with the melody because I can’t play the harmony and melody at the same time, but it sounded really nice with both of them.
I’m excited.
Oh, and my index fingernail needed to be cut super short, so at least now the finger picking sounds the same in both directions… I’m not too upset about that
Mar 14a: Belated. Oops
I forgot to write my post yesterday. I did play.
I did well.
I stood up to play my first two songs. Holding the pick and playing standing up is very different from sitting.
The theme gave me some trouble today.
Mar 14b: Preparing
I am feeling a little more prepared to record the theme.
Note to self: do not practice a lot before recording
Oh, and last night I got to see the cover for Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers.
I am so happy with it, you have no idea. I can’t wait to show you (although I do have to wait, I’m sorry).
Mar 15: Feeling good
I tried playing the theme immediately following the learning app songs. It went much better. My fingers weren’t as sore, so I wasn’t making as many mistakes.
I’ll keep this up for the next few days, and then I’ll be ready to record!
Meep!
I then played my songs. I’m very pleased with my rhythm progress. I’m sounding much more consistent, especially in the wedding song.
Mar 16: That did not go well
I don’t know what was up with me today. I missed so many notes in the learning app that I almost failed the song.
I struggled to get the finger picking for the theme.
I dropped the pick and messed up the rhythm so many times in my songs.
Bad day today. Hopefully tomorrow is better.