So, I haven't posted in a few days since I have multiple exams and papers this week. On top of that, I've been sick since this weekend. I don't feel too horrible, just generally drained after a full day of classes and homework. On top of that though, my voice is completely shot.
As such, I haven't played for about a week-- and once you find something that you really love, not doing that thing for a week is a big deal. One of the things I started to notice, which I thought I'd share, is that even my calluses have started to go away in that amount of time. I literally haven't picked up my guitar, let alone laid a hand on the strings. With calluses thinning, my fingers are going to be incredibly sore after my next jam session. Just something to keep in mind: maintaining the calluses on your fingers will actually help in the long run, since they'll start to hurt less every time you play. On an only minor tangent, it also pays to keep your finger nails short. This will make holding down the strings easier, and will help keep your fret board in good shape.
On a happier note, I got the chance to play with one of my friends before I got sick. I had my guitar out, and finally convinced him to get his viola. He has an amazing ear for tone and pitch-- I put on some music in the background, and started playing along (I chose a song I knew, My Immortal), and then out of nowhere I hear him playing along. After one line of the verse, he had the notes down. For someone like me, who's nearly tone deaf, that was pretty amazing. Rose and I are hoping he'll play the next Open Mic Night with us. Tentative songs are My Immortal (Evanescence) and Kiss Me (Sixpence None The Richer). The first has a strings solo, and the latter uses harmonica and electric guitar. Without too much trouble though, we should be able to transpose them for the viola.
Anyway, hopefully I'll be back on track soon. If this is what we've decided on, we have a lot of practicing to do. Here's to good health and doing what you love!
-Kal
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