#learning music

[ebonyheartnet]

To my fellow musician’s kids just starting a new instrument/aspect of music your parent(s) play:

Most of our folks were level 15 bards before we were even fucking born. If you beat yourself up for not being good enough, I am going to eat your sheet music, tabs, or whatever else you’re smacking yourself around with.

You’re new, and you’re trying. That’s all you have to do, k?

[jfk-blown-away-blog]

Trying to learn a song by ear and having trouble

Decide to just look up the chords to see how close I was

Nobody has posted chords for the song online

Go back to slamming my head against the wall

[dimalink]

Bass – restoration II

From time to time, I am making already my music news. So, I am a music listener. Mainly. But, from time to time, regularly. Butб not as it is good to be. But, I pay attention to music exercises. So, about a bass guitar, there is some story. So, I do not have my own music now. But, as I can say, everything is in ahead!

I make restoration of bass guitar Ural. About some certain condition. Which I planned. I, now, can try to record something with it.

Most important thing, that I installed. It is a new jack out. For a wire. You need to plug in a wire into a bass guitar and play. So, this is connector – it is jack. And I change it to standard. So, it was installed there a more compact size one jack. And I change it to standard to have a more simple situations. It is first bass.

So, I make a long time preparations for this moment. While, I receive the jack itself. From Ali Express. It is such a metal plate. Saying simple. And next thing, I need to be ready to solder it. To solder – it is a hard thing. Especially, if never did it before.

Once again, my bro helps me. Very a lot he helps me with it. And, as my brother told – solder process - it is jewelry process. To work with welding machine - it will be more easy thing.

It is in need to solder two wires to those jack. Those one, that was simple – I solder by myself. And from the first time – I failed to do it. But, I solder it in the end. And second one little wire – it was a hard one. And my brother was doing it for a long time. Also, he solder it.

 And it was find out next, that, some device inside of a bass guitar, it was not existed some wire for it. So, it was a broken wire. And, it is to solder it too. If to keep for a long time a soldering iron near potentiometer, then it will be overheated. And, this thing will be broken. So, it was a some very accurate solder process in those place. And, this thing, also, goes to my brother, he was doing it. I am in this process - to keep guitar stable, to handle it in hands, only. And, I push some strings, to check can it play or not.

So, without brother - it will be no chance for me to prepare this guitar. So, main part of all the things - my brother does it. So, this is one of the reason, why I put aside this idea to change jack, and a soldering iron. And, I understand one point - it will be hard. But, one summer weekend day. Sunday. So, till the late evening, all of the things were done. In the early evening, I do this repair moment with bass guitar.

So, what is next – it is a simple things, count like this. To tighten with little bolts into a case. I have little bolts. Lots of them. Screwdriver I have too. And to check a guitar. It works!

It is interesting, we try it with some little combo with a word Spyder. So, we plug it into a guitar combo. We plug in a bass guitar into a electro guitar combo. And it even can play something. It is interesting sound in result. It is, already, some interesting point for my bro, he was interesting with it. He plays something for a long time. With a different strings. Some strings from a bass are sounds rather good with electro guitar combo.

And, next thing, last trick to do, it is to change string for new one. Orphee Electric Bass Guitar Strings VX120. So, I setup these strings. Well, I can change string. I can do this thing. But, my brother was interesting to look at this things too. So, we changed strings. It was such a blue package. Rather big. So, for the first time in my life, I take into my hands a bass guitar strings. So, at the package it is written - Vigorous tone and medium. 40, 60, 80, 100. It should to be a thickness of strings. I guess, it is normal.

About some interesting things. I pay attention. One moment. That about a jack itself. That this metal plate for bass guitar Ural you need plain. Not a curve. It is such a specific moment. It is a thing, that for lots of instruments. They are something like American – so, they have usually a curved form of a jack.

It is a little of curved. So, this one not goes for soviet bass guitar Ural. But it is not a problem at all. There are all of the forms at the Ali Express. And curved, and plains. But, it takes some time. When I buy at first time typical one – which is popular these days - curved jack. While, I find a time to try it, and get idea - it is not a right form. To buy a plain one. Delivery process, also, takes a time.

So, lets make some result. And most hard part. It was to solder a jack. And to solder all the little wires. It takes most of time. And makes some pressure times, so hard moments. So, I will never do this for one attempt. That’s for sure. So, my little brother helps me. So, thanks to little brother! So, with this positive note I finish this music story.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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[not-sure-what-im-feeling]

Anyone have any songs that would be relatively easy (idc if it’s a challenge) for a beginner to learn on guitar? I want to learn but just practicing chords and stuff will not cut it. I need a goal.

Songs by any of the following would work but really I’d learn anything

Cavetown

Egg

The crane wives

Mumford and sons

The lumineers

Musicals of bmc newsies heathers, etc

Anything literally anything I am on my knees begging

[mybffisa-vamp]

Music update 1!

I’ve just finished my crash course on music theory using videos I searched for, all of which covered music theory specifically for guitar!

This was super important and a pretty big step forward for me, considering that now I understand keys and scales and how those go together; specifically that your notes and chords should be inside the same key to sound good together (unless you’re experimenting with Non-Diatonic).

My next step is memorizing the basic open chords: E, E-minor, A, A-Minor, G, C, D, and F. After that, I’m going to be learning the first position pentatonic scale and memorizing all notes on the fretboard up to the fifth fret.

In between all that, I plan to practice the major scales in order to figure out what scale/key I want my first song to be in. Im playing with the idea of releasing a single then an album, just out of curiosity.

[cloistergardens]

hello hello hello everyone!!!! local weird archivist, lesbian, and mythology nerd here. did you know I also make stuff? now you do, and even better you can get some custom stuff!!

I make a lot of book recommendation lists for friends and work (check out some examples here), and I realized I have a lot of fun doing it, so I want to do it for other people!! if you would like custom recommendations on any topic you’re interested in, fill out the commission form here and I’ll make you one!!

I also have a literal degree in music, and one of my friends recently commissioned me to transcribe some of her favorite songs into (viola) sheet music; I hadn’t even thought of that as a commission idea before but now that I’ve done it I think it’s super cool, so if you want a song for you or a friend or sibling or parent put onto sheet music and you can’t find it online, commission me here!! I really want to do these, so please do commission me! I can translate vocal lines to instrument lines, straight up notate existing vocal/guitar/bass lines, and even do extra stuff if you have more time and money (email me, I would love to do complex projects!!)

also please feel free to share this around!!! I want to make cool stuff for cool people, and sharing is the best way to help me do that. I hope you guys like and share this, and I can’t wait to start making cool stuff soon!!!

[oranjank]

A conversation with a friend about the rarity of absolute (perfect) pitch inspired me to make this poll:

[dustydruid]

In trying to learn a new instrument I drafted these levels... I'd like to reach level 3, with occasional twinges of 4 thrown in... A pleasant embarrassment.

[truly-morgan]

[JC learns to play an instrument to impress NHS]

SangCheng | Mo Dao Zu Shi Modern AU 26-12-2021

[#sangcheng, modern, fluff]

jiang cheng wasn't really the artist of the house, wwx was. He was more into swimming than learning about painting and music. Sure, he could enjoy both these things, he was simply not skilled at them (or at least didn't believe he was) Still, he forced his ass to learn how to play the guqin.

all because he wanted to impress Nie Huaisang.

He knew the young man was really into a different kind of art and was himself skilled in many things. He wanted to be good at one of these things too.

He knew that even if nhs came to his competition, it was probably not as exciting as when he would bring him to see some art exposition or a concert.

He thought that if he could learn that he could impress him.

it took him a lot of courage to ask lxc if he could help him learn the guqin. He was even willing to pay for the time spent on teaching him!

lxc was taken aback but quickly agreed, happy to see someone so eager to learn. of course, he would get rather amused when he learns what his reason is, but even more willing to help him out (jwy truly would be a good match for little a-sang! even da-ge would agree!)

and so jc decided to put a lot of effort into it, sometimes getting frustrated when he wouldn't get it right easily.

even lqr would occasionally help when lxc happens to have an urgency or not be available. it is always a pleasure seeing someone so eager to learn, even better when it is such a diligent student such as jc.

his plans to surprise nhs are screwed one day when he is training alone in the music room of the lan house. nhs decided to tag along with nmj to visit xichen-ge (and maybe get intel on jc who seemed suddenly close to him).

he wanted to see if he could listen to whoever was playing music, only to find jc practising, looking rather serious and focused on what he is doing.

he watches in silence, enjoying the sigh of the man he likes playing music.

jc jumps at the sound of applause when he is done with the new parts he learned, looking at the door to see he had been watched all this time.

He blushes when he sees the knowing smile on the young man's lips, unsure what to say right now.

"a-cheng is such a good musician" nhs complimented, joining him to sit next to jc.

"I am sure some parts were wrong" jc pointed out, even he could tell. This man nhs smile, gently bumping his shoulder with his.

"you are doing very good for someone who couldn't do any music a couple of weeks ago" he assured him, sounding sincere. This made jc smile, feeling warm at the thought that nhs truly thought he was doing good.

"Why don't you play some more for me, I want to hear you play".

of course, jc indulged, doing his best not to mess up, letting nhs guide him if he did something wrong.

maybe learning with the person he liked was even better than surprising him with his newly learned skill.

Original

[musings-of-a-crazed-musician]

learning art is crazy. i have so many emotions that i would like to express through music. i've learned too much music to create uninhibited like i used to, but i'm not good enough to create exactly what's in my head.

if i do another art form, one i haven't studied, i'm more able to create freely, but i'm not good enough to make anything good enough for my creative need to be sufficiently expended.

but if i study something new, the cycle begins again.

crazy.

[dxmxuse]

finally dropped my “i’m too old to start that” mentality and bought my first keyboard piano so if anyone has youtube lesson recs or easy sheet music it would be much appreciated 😌

[faandomcat]

i love the violin. the pros of learning how to play are that you can now sound like an angel but also a dying cat. the cons are that you can now sound like an angel but also a dying cat

[dimalink]

Bass music

And about my music exercise a several word. There is nothing special. I am a music listener. And I all he time to have a dream to take in my hands a music instrument and to do something.

This is a smaller size of a jack input

I have a soviet bass guitar Ural. Now I can go back to bass guitar. It is a deal that several month, starting this 2024, it was a repair. I can say I try to make instrument ok about to repair. I need to fix a holes for mount belt with a wood. To screw out those bolts that were there. And screw in a new ones. I take a not expensive Chinese. With a silver color bolts for bass guitar. And already install them. And check them. All is ok. Color is beautiful. Silver. Such white. As metal. It reflects light. Surface of bolts white, metallic, silver and reflecting light. Such a little you can see it like a mirror a little reflects such effect. It is beautiful result!

My brother helps me at all the stages of process. Without him – I cannot to do these things. All complex things were made by my brother. And my part was to keep guitar straight and not to shake a guitar, while brother do the fixes. But bolts I screw by myself. They are self tapping screws. But before to setup them into the place, it is required to take a drill and drill a hole into the wood. This for example was made by brother. Little brother is clever. He can do deal with tech. A head works very good.

These are new silver bolts that hold the belt. They are shining and new!

So, all the things are done, in main, to return to bass music exercises. So I do not played it because of repair about a month duration. But it is not done with guitar itself. But to start a train it is already ok. I play while standing. And do not to plug in instrument. And play with pick.

This is a hole to put here a new jack input

Most close stage – already to plug guitar into sound card by input jack. Standard input. And here in my bass it is installed a smaller size jack. So, I decide to update it with standard jack. It is already goes from China. One moment is that on this guitar it has a flat element for jack output. So flat metal element, this metal thing, it should be flat. So, I select a silver color. So, it is light metal. Iron such as a visual. And square form. So, I wait for delivery.

And in network lots of them rounded. So, a curved rounded elements for jack input. It is American format. It is most common. But in China you can find a flat variation to setup a jack into a guitar. This iron should be flat for bass guitar Ural.

 As I setup. I can to plug in. And a main that I already going back to excises with bass guitar. There are several exercises I do. And with slowed tempo I try to learn something, that I call a cold wave, gothic. So,  about a last year, and this year I already learn it. But in slowed tempo. But I have not played for a month and already forget.

Dima Link is making retro videogames, apps, a little of music, write stories, and some retro more.

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[gibsonmusicart]

9 Questions About Learning Music You'd Want Answers For

By Ced Yong

1. Do I Need to Read Music in Order to Play an Instrument?

There are many stories of legendary musicians never learning to read music throughout their careers. While this is very encouraging for beginners apprehensive about the challenge of mastering musical notation, the following must be considered: a. Learning to read music allows you to easily communicate with other musicians. Bluntly put, unless you are a celebrity or a matchless genius, most other players are going to find you a nuisance to collaborate with, because there is no quick way to communicate with you. Many tutors will find you a pain too. b. The ability to read notations opens up a world of useful resources. Such resources, particularly professional ones, inevitably require you to understand musical notation. c. Being able to read music means you can notate music too, with notation itself a systematic and reliable way of examining your technique. For example, while penning a score, you might notice your tendency to over-extend notes or clip them, or end on weird beats. In summary, when you bother to learn how to read and notate, you equip yourself with a most useful tool for the long run.

2. Is Learning Music Theory a Must?

Before all else, music theory is different from reading music. The latter is the ability to understand notations i.e. read a score. In contrast, music theory studies concepts such as scales, triads, harmonization, and so on.

As for the question itself, it is highly debatable whether one must possess extensive musical knowledge to be an accomplished player. Much of this is tangent on the genre you prefer to play, and the level of expertise you are aiming for.

That said, it is undeniable that some degree of musical knowledge will improve your learning journey. To give an example, knowledge of chord progressions vastly enhances your ability to play by ear. You wouldn’t need to experiment or guess. You already know what comes next.

Consider it this way too. Music is in essence, no more than an extremely elaborate system of rules and structures. The more you know about the system, the easier it is for you to master control. Correspondingly, the easier for you to excel too.

3. Am I Ever Too Old to Pick Up an Instrument?

The simple answer to this is that no one is too old to learn anything. It is a question of whether you want to, and whether you can put in the necessary effort.

Realistically though, we shoulder more burdens as we age. Burdens that include health concerns. The answer to whether you are too old to have a go at learning music thus varies from person to person. And it is dependent on: a. Can you afford the time? No one can truly master an instrument by just practising one hour every week. b. Can you afford the financial burden? Music is seldom cheap to learn. Neither is it a cheap hobby. c. Can you sustain your interest? d. Do you have the energy for endless drills and practices? e. Would learning that particular instrument, somehow, worsen whatever existing physical ailment you have? (See next question) f. What is your objective for learning a particular instrument? Are you merely seeking to entertain family and friends? Or are you hoping to someday perform professionally? The latter is, of course, far more difficult for older folks.

However discouraging the above areas might be, know this too. Adult learners aren’t necessarily handicapped, they can enjoy significant advantages over children. These include greater capacity for intelligent/systematic learning, knowledge of where to hunt for resources, greater communication skills, and of course, more financial resources.

4. What Are the Factors to Consider When Deciding Which Music Instrument to Learn?

Different instruments require different skillsets. Some instruments also exert substantial strain on certain parts of the human body. When deciding which instrument to learn, the very first step is to be utterly honest with yourself. The next step is to do thorough research.

a. Instruments such as the organ and drums require complex hand-leg coordination. Wind instruments such as the trumpet demand extensive training on embouchure. While such skills could be honed over the long-run, if you are exceptionally bad with them to begin with, your learning journey will be triply frustrating. b. Naturally, if you are suffering from some sort of hand/wrist injury, you shouldn’t be starting a piano course. A couple of hours each week practicing the violin is also not going to do wonders for your neck injury. Remember, under all circumstances, your physical well-being takes precedence. Don’t pick up any lesson that will worsen your health. c. Many, many instruments require you to practice with other musicians to fully master. The opportunities for such “jamming” should thus be a major consideration. d. If you opt for formal lessons, be sure to inquire about the student repertoire beforehand. While versatility in style and genre is beneficial to learning, you don’t want to be bored silly, because 90 percent of the time you are playing songs that puts you to sleep. e. The cost of learning certain instruments is far higher than for others, typically because some instruments are significantly more expensive. Financial consideration is therefore a must, however unpleasant the process is.

5. Must I Own an Instrument to Learn It?

Even if you are not exceptionally talented, as long as you make the effort to diligently go to practice sessions, you will eventually master the instrument.

Eventually. After a good amount of inconvenience, work/study disruptions, time sacrifices, etc.

Personally, I think nothing beats having your own “gear.” You can practice as and when you like to or need to. If you are considering renting equipment, do note that such costs could easily accumulate to substantial amounts in the long run, too. You might actually be better off buying the instrument right at the start.

1. Do I Need to Read Music in Order to Play an Instrument?

There are many stories of legendary musicians never learning to read music throughout their careers. While this is very encouraging for beginners apprehensive about the challenge of mastering musical notation, the following must be considered: a. Learning to read music allows you to easily communicate with other musicians. Bluntly put, unless you are a celebrity or a matchless genius, most other players are going to find you a nuisance to collaborate with, because there is no quick way to communicate with you. Many tutors will find you a pain too. b. The ability to read notations opens up a world of useful resources. Such resources, particularly professional ones, inevitably require you to understand musical notation. c. Being able to read music means you can notate music too, with notation itself a systematic and reliable way of examining your technique. For example, while penning a score, you might notice your tendency to over-extend notes or clip them, or end on weird beats. In summary, when you bother to learn how to read and notate, you equip yourself with a most useful tool for the long run.

2. Is Learning Music Theory a Must?

Before all else, music theory is different from reading music. The latter is the ability to understand notations i.e. read a score. In contrast, music theory studies concepts such as scales, triads, harmonization, and so on.

As for the question itself, it is highly debatable whether one must possess extensive musical knowledge to be an accomplished player. Much of this is tangent on the genre you prefer to play, and the level of expertise you are aiming for.

That said, it is undeniable that some degree of musical knowledge will improve your learning journey. To give an example, knowledge of chord progressions vastly enhances your ability to play by ear. You wouldn’t need to experiment or guess. You already know what comes next.

Consider it this way too. Music is in essence, no more than an extremely elaborate system of rules and structures. The more you know about the system, the easier it is for you to master control. Correspondingly, the easier for you to excel too.

3. Am I Ever Too Old to Pick Up an Instrument?

The simple answer to this is that no one is too old to learn anything. It is a question of whether you want to, and whether you can put in the necessary effort.

Realistically though, we shoulder more burdens as we age. Burdens that include health concerns. The answer to whether you are too old to have a go at learning music thus varies from person to person. And it is dependent on: a. Can you afford the time? No one can truly master an instrument by just practising one hour every week. b. Can you afford the financial burden? Music is seldom cheap to learn. Neither is it a cheap hobby. c. Can you sustain your interest? d. Do you have the energy for endless drills and practices? e. Would learning that particular instrument, somehow, worsen whatever existing physical ailment you have? (See next question) f. What is your objective for learning a particular instrument? Are you merely seeking to entertain family and friends? Or are you hoping to someday perform professionally? The latter is, of course, far more difficult for older folks.

However discouraging the above areas might be, know this too. Adult learners aren’t necessarily handicapped, they can enjoy significant advantages over children. These include greater capacity for intelligent/systematic learning, knowledge of where to hunt for resources, greater communication skills, and of course, more financial resources.

4. What Are the Factors to Consider When Deciding Which Music Instrument to Learn?

Different instruments require different skillsets. Some instruments also exert substantial strain on certain parts of the human body. When deciding which instrument to learn, the very first step is to be utterly honest with yourself. The next step is to do thorough research.

a. Instruments such as the organ and drums require complex hand-leg coordination. Wind instruments such as the trumpet demand extensive training on embouchure. While such skills could be honed over the long-run, if you are exceptionally bad with them to begin with, your learning journey will be triply frustrating. b. Naturally, if you are suffering from some sort of hand/wrist injury, you shouldn’t be starting a piano course. A couple of hours each week practicing the violin is also not going to do wonders for your neck injury. Remember, under all circumstances, your physical well-being takes precedence. Don’t pick up any lesson that will worsen your health. c. Many, many instruments require you to practice with other musicians to fully master. The opportunities for such “jamming” should thus be a major consideration. d. If you opt for formal lessons, be sure to inquire about the student repertoire beforehand. While versatility in style and genre is beneficial to learning, you don’t want to be bored silly, because 90 percent of the time you are playing songs that puts you to sleep. e. The cost of learning certain instruments is far higher than for others, typically because some instruments are significantly more expensive. Financial consideration is therefore a must, however unpleasant the process is.

5. Must I Own an Instrument to Learn It?

Even if you are not exceptionally talented, as long as you make the effort to diligently go to practice sessions, you will eventually master the instrument.

Eventually. After a good amount of inconvenience, work/study disruptions, time sacrifices, etc.

Personally, I think nothing beats having your own “gear.” You can practice as and when you like to or need to. If you are considering renting equipment, do note that such costs could easily accumulate to substantial amounts in the long run too. You might actually be better off buying the instrument right at the start.

Source: Amazines.com

[redowlkitchen]

Dulcimer Update: Unintentional Hiatus Edition

Hi friends,

It’s been a while since I’m made a dulcimer update here, but I have a few things I want to share, so here we are. :) Eventually, I’d like to turn this into a video on my YouTube channel. This is a good place to get my thoughts down first.

I took a break from playing dulcimer this fall.

This past summer, I had big plans for my dulcimer. I was going to play for at least an hour or two each day, learn tons of new pieces, record plenty of videos, and generally use my extra time to get ahead with the channel and further my skills as a player. Things started out well relatively well. I was booked to perform at a local farmers market in mid-July, so I was focused on polishing my current repertoire once school ended. Performing at a farmers market has been my goal for a long time, so I was thrilled to finally have an opportunity to do so.

However, after the market, I experienced what I can only describe as a musical collapse. All of a sudden, I wasn’t particularly interested in playing my dulcimer for any length of time. It took a lot of effort to get myself in front of my instrument, and a lot of times, I wouldn’t even make it through my warmup before I walked away. This wasn’t a practice rut. I’ve been in those before, and I’m pretty good at pulling myself out of them relatively quickly. This time though, my usual tricks didn’t work. This felt like something more. I decided to give myself a mindful "vacation” from my instrument. I had just reached a longtime goal in performing at the farmers market. Maybe I just had to reorganize my thoughts before I could continue. That week turned into two weeks, which turned into three. Even when I decided I just had to get back to it, I felt completely uninspired. I wasn’t interested in learning new tunes, not even Christmas pieces (I usually start at the beginning of August!--sorry neighbors), and I had very little to show my teacher during the few lessons we had during this time. (She was so patient with me and I really appreciate that.)

Once the school year started, it felt easy to explain away why I wasn’t playing my dulcimer. I was busy with work and I’m also in grad school. I didn’t have time to play, or if I did, I was way too tired from the long day. Most days, I would look at my dulcimer, say, “I should play today,” and then end up not playing. I didn’t like the feeling of ignoring my instrument. Back when I first started with the hammered dulcimer, I would play for a few months and then take a few months off before repeating the cycle again and again. I know how much skill you lose when you do that. (Plus, think of all the skills you’re simply not getting a chance to learn during that time. It’s a double loss.) Still, I just couldn’t get myself to play more than a few minutes at a time here and there--not enough to really do anything.

Everything finally clicked back into place a few weeks ago. I’m not entirely sure why and I’m not going to question it. I’m just happy to be playing! I does probably have something to do with the Christmas season though, as I truly do adore playing Christmas music on my dulcimer. Check out my latest recording!

Why did I effectively take a four month break from my hammered dulcimer when it’s something I feel passionate about and brings me joy? I don’t think I’ll ever really have a definitive answer, but I do have a few thoughts.

The farmers market had been my main instrumental goal for so long that maybe I didn’t have a “direction” to head after it was complete.

It gets ridiculously hot in my apartment during the summer. Maybe it was as simple as the heat killing my creative drive and then the time needed to “reboot.”

On a more serious note, my school year ended very badly in June. Maybe this was my mind’s way of lightening my load so that I could mentally recover.

Maybe I just honestly needed a break!

Whatever the reason for my latest dulcimer hiatus was, it feels really good to be back to daily practice! I’m enjoying my holiday music and I can’t wait to share it all with you--plus, all the new tunes I have in store for the New Year.

Any musicians out there reading this--have you ever gone through a hiatus like this? Do you know how it happened? How did you get back? I’d love to hear from you!

I hope everyone can enjoy the holiday season! Thanks for reading my extra long post. :)

[savoryscrimp]

I want my guitar to sound how I feel,

I want my hands to translate it,

I want to be so comfortable,

That I can sing while doing it,

I don't know if I'm greedy,

Or just late to it,

Ignoring my own needs for too long,

I just know music,

Doesn't have the same ring,

As the words,

I'm already good at,

The words,

It's different,

Nuanced,

I want to punctuate and decorate time,

When I feel I don't feel only in words,

It's a lot more than that,

I'm working on it,

But taste and ability,

Require the world's sketchiest bridge,

Made out of,

Emotional OSHA violations,

Like that time,

We put the ladder,

On the forklift,

I'm happy I learned to fall,

In a past life.