Thursday, May 30, 2024 @6:15:20 AM
Im on day 3 of teaching myself to play this instrument.
I have absolutely no experience with stringed instruments. I only learned to play the piano as a child to appease my parents.
I bought an open back ortega 5 string monday evening. Not on a whim, but because I've wanted to learn to play banjo since i was little. I have some extra time and energy lately, as well as a reason to celebrate, so i went for it.
I love the sounds it makes, it's mystic but also silly, playful but eary. I've always felt connected to this sound, i can't really explain it.
So I've been practicing for 3 days. The tips of my fingers on my left hand are numb. I've got 2 rolls down and I'm working on speeding them up. I've learned to read tabs, a surprisingly efficient way to note music, and I'm practicing moving my hand along the frets.
Yesterday i made myself a shoulder strap out of scrap fabric - needs some adjustment.
I'm having a great time with this.
I've been told that there are bluegrass sessions that are held in Hessen, Germany. Maybe I'll make it to one this summer.
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