#261: 3 Things You Can Do to Make Your Music Smoother Instantly

I’m always wary of instant cures, of instant solutions. You know what I mean, those ads that promise you can lose 10 pounds overnight or become a fluent French speaker in 2 weeks. The funny thing is that nobody believes the promises in the ads, but still we buy the products - just in case. 

There is something powerful about an instant win. It’s the tantalizing idea that we could get exactly what we want for almost no effort or investment of time. It never seems to matter that the instant results seem improbable, The idea of something for nothing, or almost nothing, is too powerful to resist.

So today, when I tell you that I’n going to share three things that will make your music smoother almost instantly, I wouldn't blame you if you’re more than a little skeptical. But I’ll bet you keep listening. And I hope you do, because although these three things aren’t easy to put into play, they will make an incredible difference in how your music flows. It’s not snake oil; it’s just solid harp playing. 

Making our music smooth is just about the most important thing we need to do, and yet our desire to make our music right, sabotages the smoothness with every note. Do we play a wrong note and keep going, even when we practice? Should we correct our mistakes so we don’t get into bad habits? Do we do both? Neither? Are you confused yet? 

There really are several things you can do which will change the way you practice and play. They will make your music smoother, not because they’re magic, but because they teach you to think about how you play and what you play differently. Even more importantly, they are critical for each one of us, whether we are used to playing music smoothly or not. So if you’re an old pro like me, this is a valuable reminder or maybe even a reset. And if you’re just trying to figure out how to make your music flow, this podcast will save you a lot of time and trouble.

Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode: 

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• For another take, check out this blog post: Beyond the Bar Line: The Secret to Seamless Music 
• Harpmastery.com

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