Author Topic: Vale (Read 1118 times)

Vale · « **on:** January 20, 2022, 10:10:13 PM »

My first attempt at recording, since I started exploring chromatic harmonica in October.
Clearly not that good, but I want to have a baseline to compare if (when

) I get better at it.

brorat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2022, 11:15:11 PM »

Well done Vale👏👏
You’re off to a great start.

beads · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2022, 11:40:48 PM »

Hey, 3 months in and you're already using the button! It took me longer. Way to go.

SlideMeister · « **Reply #3 on:** January 21, 2022, 01:17:18 AM »

Yeah, Kudos! For three months, you're doing GREAT!!!

wolfman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2022, 11:58:18 AM »

Good job Vale.

RichChrome · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2022, 12:23:20 PM »

Yes, pretty good, nice job...

Vale · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2022, 12:52:41 PM »

Thank you all for the encouragement! Being part of this amazing Forum has been so inspirational!

Edward Brock · « **Reply #7 on:** January 21, 2022, 01:19:40 PM »

You're a Natural.

SlideMeister · « **Reply #8 on:** January 21, 2022, 01:26:12 PM »

Yep! If he keeps it up, a year from now, he'll be scary!

wolfman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 21, 2022, 07:19:39 PM »

"he"ll be scary"
A.J.we're all scary in one or another.

Roman

SlideMeister · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2022, 07:39:10 PM »

Quote from: wolfman on January 21, 2022, 07:19:39 PM

"he"ll be scary"
A.J.we're all scary in one or another.

Roman

Yeah, I see that in the bathroom mirror every morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxde2GrXLyw

wolfman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2022, 07:52:16 PM »

Funnniie.

Vale · « **Reply #12 on:** October 10, 2023, 10:05:20 AM »

Celebrating 2 years since I started the chromatic harmonica journey.

I am satisfied with where I am, but now it is becoming harder to incrementally improve.
Pardon the farkles. Any feedback is welcome.

Age · « **Reply #13 on:** October 10, 2023, 11:16:13 AM »

Hey, ~I~ think you're doing great!!

The farkles are minimal (no big deal) and will go away as you get more relaxed, and there it is IMO.
As you relax, your phrasing will improve (which is already doing great, BTW) and everything will smooth out. Trust me.

Tone takes a while (and you pretty much have that nailed already) the same with articulation. What I've found is that it's the phrasing part that takes the most time, and there ain't any shortcuts, but I wouldn't worry; you're doing better than most. I think all you hafta work on is maybe your patience.

You'll get there. I'm proud of you!

Grizzly · « **Reply #14 on:** October 10, 2023, 11:29:51 AM »

Seriously? Are you fishing for compliments? That was great! Your sense of rhythm and beat are spot on.

Tom

Vale · « **Reply #15 on:** October 10, 2023, 01:05:33 PM »

Thank you Age and Tom!

The relaxing part is really tough: as soon as I push the record button (or if I am in front of someone, as during the zoom meetings), I start focusing too much on not making mistakes and.... I make mistakes

I guess practice and patience will help

.

One thing I am grateful for: I would not be where I am, without this forum and the support of people like you!

Age · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2023, 06:38:54 PM »

Ha ha! That record light is a stinkin' gremlin!! As soon as I start recording, I tend to get "mechanical." I don't know if it's all that common, but that the way its always worked for me. It's funny. Seriously, I've played (solo) in live situations, for up to a couple thousand as well as TV for who knows how many,

and have never got as choked-up as playing in my own basement, after I push that menacing record button. Weird!!

brorat · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2023, 09:34:31 PM »

So well done, Vale! After four years on this beguiling little instrument I’m still somewhat intimidated by hitting record. But…it’s getting easier. Playing on our Zoom sessions helps. I’ve had a couple of gigs at senior communities that have helped a lot, too.
Keep up the great work! And I agree…the support and constructive criticism from friends on this forum has kept me motivated and enthused.

Vale · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2023, 09:47:20 PM »

Quote from: brorat on October 10, 2023, 09:34:31 PM

Playing on our Zoom sessions helps. I’ve had a couple of gigs at senior communities that have helped a lot, too.
Keep up the great work! And I agree…the support and constructive criticism from friends on this forum has kept me motivated and enthused.

Thank you, Doug. Couldn't agree more

.

SlideMeister · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2023, 11:49:30 PM »

Spect to see both you guys on thursday

brorat · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2023, 08:41:45 AM »

Quote from: SlideMeister on October 10, 2023, 11:49:30 PM

Spect to see both you guys on thursday

Lord willing and the creek don't rise

Vale · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2023, 10:49:57 PM »

Trying voice and chromatic on the same track.

Danny G · « **Reply #22 on:** November 02, 2023, 11:20:49 AM »

Great job Vale, you have a wonderfully rich deep voice and the chromatic ain't bad either. Keep up the good work.

Vale · « **Reply #23 on:** November 02, 2023, 01:06:21 PM »

Thank you, Danny!

Age · « **Reply #24 on:** November 02, 2023, 01:10:18 PM »

Kewl!

Vale · « **Reply #25 on:** November 02, 2023, 01:33:35 PM »

Thank you, Age!

Gene Oh · « **Reply #26 on:** November 02, 2023, 05:27:54 PM »

Vale, both your vocal and harp playing sound beautiful to my ears!
Your 2 years of Chromatic journey seems to be far, far better than 5 years of mine!
Congrats!

Gene

Age · « **Reply #27 on:** November 02, 2023, 07:50:25 PM »

Vale,
I was sure you were going to be on the Zoomer this afternoon. Oh well!

Man did you miss a fun meeting or whatt! There were just eight of us on the call, but we had one of the best times yet. Whatta hoot!!
Hope you can make the next one.
Age

Vale · « **Reply #28 on:** November 03, 2023, 07:53:28 AM »

Thank you, Gene. But your 5 years sound very worthy to me, and I always enjoy your playing! Keep going!

Vale · « **Reply #29 on:** November 03, 2023, 07:56:27 AM »

Quote from: Age on November 02, 2023, 07:50:25 PM

Vale,
I was sure you were going to be on the Zoomer this afternoon. Oh well!

Man did you miss a fun meeting or whatt! There were just eight of us on the call, but we had one of the best times yet. Whatta hoot!!
Hope you can make the next one.
Age

Yeah, I am sorry I missed it. It is always such a fun and learning experience when I join.

I do hope I can make it next week. Although I might be driving back from a business trip, I will try to connect from the car.