The first couple of weeks were difficult, and then when drinking / after a good meal with coffee / when I was stressed but even those have passed now, after 2 years.
Definitely worth it. Plus your chances of succeeding increase with every quit attempt – you learn from your mistakes and know what you’ll need to prepare next time.
Patches are great – I didn’t use them, but I had a nagging boyfriend with a nose like a hawk instead!
Good luck to everyone trying this worthwhile goal. You’ll feel so much better about yourself once you’ve done it.
Jan 13, 2006, 04:52AM PST | 0 comments
Now I have a music stand (given by my lovely boyfriend to me for winterval) I’ve been practising almost daily. Really enjoying it. Lots of fun.
I also found a great web resource called “Dolmesch” which has free lessons on it. That plus other cool recorder links are on my delicious page:
http://del.icio.us/fleabite/recorder
Jan 13, 2006, 04:47AM PST | 0 comments
My 80 year old father once said to me “If I’d practised my flute 20 minutes a day for my whole life I’d be very competent now” and this rings true.
I’m not musically gifted but I’ve really enjoyed starting to play.
I chose the recorder because its small, light weight and cheap – therefore good for my impoverished, itinerent lifestyle. Also its easy to learn, but adaptable. Tried the penny / tin whistle but although the sound is nice, its impossible to play quietly as you have to blow harder to get higher notes.
Dec 13, 2005, 06:59AM PST | 0 comments
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