In (sort of) continuation of my previous post, I think I already get this dome placement thing (que formal, no?) that my teacher has been telling me all this time. It's different now because I don't do what I have always been doing... which is quite wrong, I guess. I have less to no strain now and it's surprising how uplifting and freeing those high notes are! I usually want to just sulk in the corner far away from the piano whenever I see a note higher than A. Haha!
I guess part of this epiphany (lol) is the determination I got from last week's lesson. I was not in my best and I did not give my all because I got bombarded on what I must be doing. Everything went crazy in my head and we had to go back to placement. Though it's very helpful, it's still a little frustrating! I must know where to resonate by now. Part of the epiphany too was what my speech pathologist said. She said that my improvement now depends wholly on myself and my determination to improve. My teacher and doctor will not be forever there and I will have to eventually be on my own (a lesson learned in an unexpected way). It was really inspiring!
I made it a point that I would go to the lesson today in full confidence and presence. With an open mind and with an understanding heart. I vocalized and practiced breathing prior and I guess they really helped!
I am now more conscious of the goings-on in my throat and respiratory cavities. I do hope that I completely master them soon! I now know the feeling and, like in biking, I had a hint that I would eventually get it properly soon. Now is the time for retention! Practice! Practice! Practice! :)
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