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A Rambly Thought...

11/21/2014

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This morning as I sat in bed, I was looking at my hands. Why, I don't remember. But as I was sitting there, looking at my hands, I had a few thoughts cross them. 

I have been playing the guitar for roughly eleven years, but I doubt that anyone listening to me play would be able to tell that. 

It made me blue for a few minutes...that I'm not as "good" as some other folks are--some of whom have not played nearly as long as I have. But, I have never had any aspirations to really be a professional. Oh sure, I've had those far out dreams of 'someday' having a family band, but I never really expected it.

I have a difficult time with music memorization. It is something I work on--sometimes.

But then, I got to thinking. 

I love music. I love the guitar. These are the reasons I play. Not to awe people with my talent (do I have any?) and my skill. There have been times when I felt like crawling into a corner and bawling and I have gone and picked up my guitar and started playing--and in a relatively short amount of time, have been restored to a more joyful outlook.

So yes; I have been playing 11 years and no, I don't sound as awe-inspiring as I could...but in the long run, so long as I continue to learn (which I do) and enjoy the music I make, it really doesn't matter that I cannot match up to other people. And you know what? Those other musicians don't sneer at me for my lack of gorgeous tone. :) 

I also took the following into consideration: I have had stretches of time were I did not play regularly (summertimes, frequently; or when I was in Florida--for various reasons) and then, with my Lyme, my hands got stiff. I did not realize it at first, but once I did, it helped me see why my playing had seemed to reverse instead of improve. I lost agility and therefore speed, accuracy, and clarity. Thankfully, I have had some improvement on that front. 

I printed off a whole new stack of music last night and I look forward to easing into it. But for now, I have stuff to do that does not have to do with sitting down to essay that.

     Racheal

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Lynnette
11/24/2014 10:32:03 am

I think you play beautifully and I love to listen to you play. You are self-taught and can read music....you bring joy and laughter to your playing and you know how to jam for the fun of it. You know how to appreciate those that are further along in their abilities and you know how to appreciate those that are not as far along. That is what makes you so special Mid-Kid...

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