A Murmuring Note

Though I can’t prove it, deep in my heart I know that every person is born with the love of learning.  Without exception.  Every infant studies its toes and fingers, and a child’s discovery of his or her voice must be one of the most extraordinary of life’s moments…  Imagine an infant lying in its cradle, discovering its voice, purring and murmuring MMM to itself.
—     Leonard Bernstein
[After just over a year of learning / practicing guitar, I can now hum an “F#” note and match it on my guitar (second fret, low “E” string <string #6>).  This means I can now tune my guitar by ear.  I don’t trust my ear and I still use an electronic tuner, but I could get the tuning in the ball park if I had to.  Considering how little I knew about music or guitar just one year ago, I feel like I’ve come a long way.  Interestingly (to me), I’m still not able to use a tuning fork on nylon string guitars.  I can use a tuning fork on steel strings, but not on nylon.    —    kmab]
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On This Day In:
2022	A Murmuring Note
2021	Satisfied If Not Fulfilled
	You Don’t Know
	Urban Ballroom
2020	R.I.P. Kobe
2019	Looks A Lot Like #45
2018	Trying To Stay Young
2017	Seems Reasonable To Me
2016	We Can Get Through This Together (In Time)
2015	How Long Is A Piece Of String?
2014	Heathen, n.
2013	Wisdom’s Folly
2012	When The Student Is Ready
	Disconnected Leadership
2011	The Complex Richness Of Life

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