Alcohol

Studying violin recently has been inspiring.

 

I wrote something interesting in an email recently...

 

"I've realised that... If I had the space to relax and be free I would like to be simple and focus on spending time with friends, family and play the violin... But, alas, I am in a world that requires me to have money and support others etc. I'm lucky I'm Australia i guess."

 

I think that is kinda of true.

 

During the week I came home from work after having had two beers. The beers were great. I ate some food after i walked in the door and then did some practice, my usual 1 hr play through of sevcik, flesch, schradieck, kayser, mazas, ... I found being drug was a real hinderance to with the following...

- focusing on the melody / phrasing of the music. however simple it might be.

- having a nimble and senstive reaction with my body. my arms and fingers seems clumsy.

 

I think I've come to the conclusion that alcohol hinders rather than enhances playing the violin.