the big nada

Post 66 of 90.

Another day of catching up on sleep and laundry.

I ear trained periodically throughout the day. I'm beginning to get the hang of the G chroma in Absolute Pitch Blaster. I'm pretty much in the same area at this level as I was when I was beginning my work on C many months ago. I frequently found myself forgetting what I was listening for. A lot of the same issues arising, but this time I recognize where I am, and I know there is hope. But it's also discouraging to think I will have at least 10 more opportunities to be in this place before I've completed work on all 12 notes.

I seemed to make the most progress when instead of worrying about what level I was on at the moment or making any effort at all, I just listened, enjoyed the process, and played the game. Any sort of angst or straining just sets you back.

Don mentioned yesterday that my guitar was positioned a lot differently than the others, with the neck lower and more horizontal. He told me I looked comfortable, but comfortable does not equal correct. The most screwy and damaging postures can sometimes be experienced as "comfortable." The position of my right arm resting on the guitar has gradually shifted until it seems like I'm sort of reaching around the guitar from behind. I would actually prefer if the neck of the guitar was a bit more angled. Maybe I'm in need of an adjustment from Curt or someone else on a course.