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Xmas postcard here: https://bit.ly/2AdrDhp

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tis the season

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Things that will annoy me as a harpist: composing with what are clearly piano fingerings in mind. Not only have I had to count out the notes to work out my rhythm (sextuplets), but I’ve also had to rework out how to fit it between the two hands; harpists only use eight fingers, not ten like pianists.

The fact it’s been divided between the staves in this way makes it more awkward to read, so I’m probably going to have to pencil in the notes for some of the groupings.

Composers, this was a mistake made by a well-known and respected composer. Learn from it- if in doubt, give your harpist one straight arpeggio to work with, don’t divide it between the staves like this.

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Everyone coming back to school orchestra without practicing the whole summer

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very important orchestra performance. please watch

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I listen to classical music while studying :) Really helps me to focus :) :)

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So this has been stuck in my head ever since I heard it three days ago.

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Guys what if composers smiled

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Me: *messes up horrendously*

Me: *moves the stand closer as if impending doom makes more sense when it's closer to my face*

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Random Advice #8

Before performing a solo, realize that the audience doesn’t want you to fail.

Your job as the soloist is to scare the crap out of them.

Think “I’m going to crush this, I’m going to nail this” right as you walk on stage.

If you think good, good things will happen.

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