Maintain your poker face - classical guitar tips
January 29, 2007
Oftentimes when we are learning a difficult piece like Recuerdos de la Alhambra or a difficult technique like the tremolo technique, it’s easy to let frustration show itself through our facial expressions. How many times have you found yourself grimacing when you muddle through a difficult section of a piece. Why do we do this? Does this actually help?
I believe it only makes the difficult passage more arduous and impedes the learning process. Grimacing or other facial expressions also create tension that radiates to the neck, shoulders, arms and hands. This tension further slows the learning process. Make it a point to maintain your poker face when working on the tremolo techique, Recuerdos, or any other piece. Doing so will facilitate the learning process by reducing unwanted tension and come in handy during performances. If you don’t give a mistake away or let on that you’re having difficulties, your audience may never know either.
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