October 11th - Further Harmonica Practice... Bending is Easier!

Practice is the name of the game.

Ever since my last video on practicing with the harmonica, I feel marginally improved. Bending is easier, both in speed and precision. I can tongue block 2 holes (out of 4) for a good octave.

Making these videos reminds me that I need more practice.
I recently heard a little piece of advice that's sticking with me:
"Practice what you're not good at." (Paraphrased, I think). If you only practice what you're comfortable with, it becomes very hard to improve anything else. So, as uncomfortable as bending is, it shall be my focus.

I like to practice in my car during lunch. Gets me out of the way, and I don't subject anyone to my strange notes and sounds. The acoustics inside a car aren't the best. Cars and trucks drive by regularly. That's all alright. I'm just there for me.

My favorite sequence today: -4 5 6, -4 5 6 -6, -4 5 6.
-4 5 6 is mirrored in -1 2 -2. I want to find a way to use that combination to move up and down octaves. Making a note here for me to do that.

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These videos are created without the use of AI.
I believe that using AI as a generative artistic tool will inevitably lead to the downfall of human imagination and ingenuity. In the same vein, it will lead to the utter destruction of whole artistic industries.
Do not hand the power of your imagination to something else.
Who are we when we no longer dream?
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