Tonight was a going away party for Lauren, it was pretty fun, but I will miss her a ton. We have been freinds for over 15 years, and have done soo much together. Ah well.
Today Devon, Landon, and Connor, A.K.A the Motley Crew, are coming over. It will be fun as usual. The plan is to ride horses, and then our tradition of Age of Mythology shall be conducted.
Its 6:30 and I am feeling rather sick, not too bad, but just a lil queezy. I shall man up though, since I have a full day ahead of me! Good times.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
What School?
I think I am supposed to be in school this week, but so far it does not feel like it.. :p After snowboarding on tuesday and today I was slammed all day in town, I have not gotten much school done... but oh well..
I got my texting bill yesterday... $100. Not good... not good at all. :< But Daddy Dearest might give in to unlimited texting, which would be a good financal dicision at this point.
This Sat is Brit's bday, I think I am going, but not sure. I might have to go to Em's basketball game. But a Bday party would be pretty good fun methinks.
We had special meeting last sunday, good times.. Lots of good things shared. I am so ready for convs! :P
I hope you all enjoy this awsome day, whenever you read this!
I got my texting bill yesterday... $100. Not good... not good at all. :< But Daddy Dearest might give in to unlimited texting, which would be a good financal dicision at this point.
This Sat is Brit's bday, I think I am going, but not sure. I might have to go to Em's basketball game. But a Bday party would be pretty good fun methinks.
We had special meeting last sunday, good times.. Lots of good things shared. I am so ready for convs! :P
I hope you all enjoy this awsome day, whenever you read this!
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Inner Song of the Mind
“Music is more than just sound. It is more than playing notes in tune, or pressing a key down. It is every bit as much as a mental state, as a physical action.” This idea has been ingrained in my musically innocent mind in my last few cello lessons; I think I am starting to understand in a small measure what this means.
A cello, like other stringed instruments, is played by pulling a bow across taunt strings, making them vibrate, thus sending off sound waves. The player shortens the length of the strings with his left hand, changing the pitch of the note. This may sound like a simple action, requiring only practice in learning where the notes are on the string, but this cannot be farther from the truth.
What my teacher wants to instill in my stubborn mind is that I need to hear every note, and have an idea of what the song means in my mind, and the mindset will carry out in my music. If I hear the notes in my mind before playing them, I will produce a perfect sound, adapted to the mood of the piece. As an experienced Piano player, this is a difficult concept to understand. A piano can only have one pitch, the note cannot be changed either flat or sharp, unlike the cello. Because of this, I play my cello somewhat brutish, thinking only of hitting the perfect pitch, not the inner sound that should resonate from my entire being. I call this, The Piano Curse.
Every musical piece has a mood. The entertainer is a bouncing, jovial piece that should be played lightly and happily. The Var. VIII of “Ah, vous dirai- je Maman” by Mozart is a dark, sad piece, and should be played slowly, and with deep feeling. To reverse the style of the songs, but play the exact notes would be utter disaster.
The two songs mentioned are Piano pieces, but the same idea applies to Cello pieces, only more so. The very construction of a cello enables the player to change the very pitch of the note, either flat or sharp, to suit the mood of the song. However, the pitch change, which is almost too subtle to hear, will be produced to match the inner song of the mind.
This is a copy of the beginning essay I am writing, it will probobly bore you all, but I thought it would show a good snap shot of my mind. :>
Good times.
A cello, like other stringed instruments, is played by pulling a bow across taunt strings, making them vibrate, thus sending off sound waves. The player shortens the length of the strings with his left hand, changing the pitch of the note. This may sound like a simple action, requiring only practice in learning where the notes are on the string, but this cannot be farther from the truth.
What my teacher wants to instill in my stubborn mind is that I need to hear every note, and have an idea of what the song means in my mind, and the mindset will carry out in my music. If I hear the notes in my mind before playing them, I will produce a perfect sound, adapted to the mood of the piece. As an experienced Piano player, this is a difficult concept to understand. A piano can only have one pitch, the note cannot be changed either flat or sharp, unlike the cello. Because of this, I play my cello somewhat brutish, thinking only of hitting the perfect pitch, not the inner sound that should resonate from my entire being. I call this, The Piano Curse.
Every musical piece has a mood. The entertainer is a bouncing, jovial piece that should be played lightly and happily. The Var. VIII of “Ah, vous dirai- je Maman” by Mozart is a dark, sad piece, and should be played slowly, and with deep feeling. To reverse the style of the songs, but play the exact notes would be utter disaster.
The two songs mentioned are Piano pieces, but the same idea applies to Cello pieces, only more so. The very construction of a cello enables the player to change the very pitch of the note, either flat or sharp, to suit the mood of the song. However, the pitch change, which is almost too subtle to hear, will be produced to match the inner song of the mind.
This is a copy of the beginning essay I am writing, it will probobly bore you all, but I thought it would show a good snap shot of my mind. :>
Good times.
Thoughts and Ponders.
George Bush gave his parting address last night, I could not watch it, because I am still saddened by his parting. I guess that I am one of about 29% of America that still thinks he did a good job as our president. I still get pretty ticked when reading all the crap about his "mistakes." I think he did a heck of a job running our country, notice we have not had any terrorist attacks on our land since 9-11? huh... And all this Bailout stuff that is supposidly ruining the financial integrity of our government was opposed by Mr. Bush. Huh. Odd..
ah well... I shall not rant any more. It is a beautiful day out, and I plan to finish my school and go out and get some work done on our fallen trees. I loaded our flatbed trailer up with branches and now i got to figgur out how to burn it without getting the fire department here again. :(
I think Mr. Drew Sullivan needs to post some stuff on his blog soon. Its been awhile. Perhaps I should call the dude...
ah well... I shall not rant any more. It is a beautiful day out, and I plan to finish my school and go out and get some work done on our fallen trees. I loaded our flatbed trailer up with branches and now i got to figgur out how to burn it without getting the fire department here again. :(
I think Mr. Drew Sullivan needs to post some stuff on his blog soon. Its been awhile. Perhaps I should call the dude...
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Another Great Time at Con's
Hehe, yup I went over to Con's house again this weekend. T'was really fun. Devon was there, and Con had some of his school freinds over. Good times. But I have learned that I need unlimited texting, and to bring a charger whenever i go to his house; my phone always dies when I am there.
I am not looking forword to this week, I am soo sick of school. But I shall live.
I hope you all have a good day 'cause I am!
I am not looking forword to this week, I am soo sick of school. But I shall live.
I hope you all have a good day 'cause I am!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Good New Year So Far
Hey its the 5th and I am happy as usual. I have been working all weekend, and then started school again. I am been thinking about what I want to do this year and I have found a few things.
1. I want to restart flight lessons. I hav'nt flown in about a year, but I decieded that I want to go for my private licence.
2. I plan to start haying this year, using my equipment that dad and I bought last year.
3. I want to play in the symphony this fall, which would take some crazy cello practicing.
4. I want to have some crazy fun this summer since I will finally get my licence! Woot.
So thats about it. Comment.
1. I want to restart flight lessons. I hav'nt flown in about a year, but I decieded that I want to go for my private licence.
2. I plan to start haying this year, using my equipment that dad and I bought last year.
3. I want to play in the symphony this fall, which would take some crazy cello practicing.
4. I want to have some crazy fun this summer since I will finally get my licence! Woot.
So thats about it. Comment.
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