Practice—there is no denying it is the key to unlocking a musician’s full potential.
—Rebecca Harrisson, Harp Column contributing writer
TUNE 6:
“A Christmas Cwtch,” by Amanda Whiting
Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.
Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this year’s challenge, or substitute something else!
Today’s Tip:
change a note here and there
Nervous about approaching that improvisation section in “A Christmas Cwtch?” Take the composer’s advice: “Don’t panic. You don’t have to play it. If you would like to improvise, but aren’t sure how to begin…start with something similar to bars 22–26 and change a note here and there. As you become braver, change a few more notes.”
Learn More:
Building independence in each hand will help you as you explore improvisation. Try using these steps to practice improv techniques with HCA master teacher Maeve Gilchrist.