Just don't think. Look at dumb people - they never think and they are never worried about problems. If there's a complex task ahead of you, you only need to repeat several times the things you're supposed to do. When the time comes, your memory will provide you all the needed tips automatically. And if you overstress yourself, you'll be more likely to fail. Relax and do something else. Maybe keep a journal so as not to forget the small parts.
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i've had to deal with panic attacks too, they ain't fun at all. i'm sorry you gotta deal with all of this :( it doesn't sound ideal, but that's cool you're playing publicly! i've always thought harp was one of the prettiest instruments because of how it looks and sounds c:
Good luck with this. I hope that the hearing is fruitful.
I WILL PRAY.
PRAY, I WILL.
PRAY.
BILL.
Have you ever tried busking? Playing for tips outdoors might help boost confidence a little - your crowd is constantly shifting because almost everyone has somewhere to be, so you never have to worry too much about holding an audience. Harpists are so rare, I'm sure you'd do fine, especially if you can find some accompaniment to carry through mistakes from nerves.
I might consider this for when this case is settled. I have considered it....... don't know if I could pull it off though. Also considering open mics; there are two places in Preston that actually do them, and I thought I'd like to be part of the scene. Normally I carry my mistakes from accompanying instruments pretty decently -- it's just that, when you have a single line of music to play (i.e. with melody or percussion), the mistakes become more apparent. And you know how much of a drum freak I can be sometimes. ^_^'
There's also a local radio station (it was formerly simply known as Preston FM; now it's City Beat) and they've asked if anyone could come to them and submit demo CDs. I'd be glad to submit mine.
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Hope everything will solve for the best
Troisnyx
Thanks, mates. I hope so too...