An introduction to the purpose behind this part of the blog is my passion for music. One of the activities that has played a big role in my life so far is music: listening, playing, writing, singing and pretty much any other 'ing' word imaginable. At home growing up teenage angst and the odd occasion of PMS helped develop my passion for music, whenever I was feeling angry or emotional the piano was my best friend. Leaving home and travelling to university was the beginning of a new friendship with a nylon strung guitar in a solid case sturdy enough to deal with any clumsiness I could throw it's way.
One of the goals in my two hours of guitar and (attempted) composition this week was to focus on something else at the same time. It sounds simple enough on the surface but attempting to craft and compose while not focusing on the task at hand is something that creates an internal war of sorts. To create music it needs care and attention, something that is difficult to offer while focusing on not focusing on the topic at hand. Playing absently can be done without focus however as soon as you want to capture what you have been playing your focus shifts.
As much as I enjoy playing for personal enjoyment and as a method of relaxation and stress relief, attempting to purposely compose a piece of music can become a significant cause of stress. The physical issues like the caluses developing on the tips of your fingers, tired fingers from plucking and a stiff back from hunching over. Emotional stresses include realising your lack of co-ordination, trying to find the right words and melodies, trying to capture the essence of a moment or a feeling in words and notes that never seem to match up quite right. However this is only week one and the weeks to follow will give a more complete picture of composition and if i have what it takes. Till next time...
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