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The Crazy Honey Badger Video
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Relationships
When I was a kid, many ages ago, there was a show on television called “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.” The whole family would gather around the television in those days to enjoy this amazing program, which brought to our living rooms a vast array of wild animals and stories of far-off places. Marlin Perkins was the host of the show back then and he got into some risky situations with some of the more dangerous animals.
Today, there is a series of videos on YouTube that’s kind of like a homemade version of Wild Kingdom narrated by someone known as Randall. I say ‘kind of’ like Wild Kingdom in that there are animals and well, that’s where the similarities end. Randall’s show is called Randall’s Wild Wild World of Animals, which consists of short film clips of various creatures.
Randall’s Wild Wild World of Animals is not suited for gathering the whole family for a Sunday evening around the television, or in this case, computer screen. At first you hear classical string music which makes you think you are about to watch something terribly educational and enlightening, then you here Randall’s voice-over narration and you throw enlightening right out the window. Randall’s character voice-over is hilarious and not what you would expect from such a presentation.
Randall’s Wide World of Animals has several episodes, “Let’s Do The Booby Dance”, “The Stiffy Goat” and “Who You Callin’ A Cheetah?” to name a few. All videos consist of the same hilarious format and are not intended for children, as they are full of profanity. Randall’s voice-over character sounds like something out of Robin Williams’ ‘The Birdcage’ and as comedy, it works on a big scale.
The most popular of Randall’s videos is titled, “The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger”. YouTube has the view count for this video at over 12 million as of the time of this writing. The video features the ferocious Honey Badger from film clips borrowed from National Geographic and true to form, Randall’s voice-over make it a hugely funny hit. The video has earned worldwide attention as websites, television and radio reference it in many different ways. If product offering is any hint of popularity, thousands of Honey Badger shirts and memorabilia are being created every day featuring the monstrous mustelid and quotes from Randall’s video such as “Honey Badger, He Don’t Care”.
If you haven’t seen the video and not easily offended by profanity for comedy’s sake, I heartily invite you to watch “The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger”. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as millions of other have. At first you will stare blankly at the screen wondering what this is all about but before long, you will be laughing out loud.
What Are The Top Motorcycle Parts To Upgrade On Your Bike?
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Readiness
If you’re anything like me, then you are never pleased with a stock motorcycle. That overwhelming need to customize and tweak your bike so much, that you take it to the extreme of a complete makeover. New exhaust, shield, lights, wheels, bigger engine, endless chrome, and everything else that screams look at me, I’m unique and mean! I’ve easily spent upwards of triple the initial cost of a bike on motorcycle parts and accessories, to make my babies one of a kind. Now others might see this as extreme, but for anyone that’s been bit by the two wheeled bug, you know exactly where I’m coming from.
Now for us veterans of the industry, we know exactly what we want to change on our bikes to make them scream. But for the new comer, or the weekend warrior that wants to upgrade their bike, they might not know exactly what to change, how to change it, or where to get the parts from. That’s why I’m writing this article, to give you the top few items that you could change now, that will make your motorcycle more powerful and look awesome.
Exhaust
Upgrading your exhaust system to a better flowing and sleeker looking setup is the first place we’ll start. Now exhausts come in a few setups; you can upgrade just the header(s), add a new slip-on muffler, or add a whole exhaust system all together. They come in a variety of finishes, such as unfinished, chrome, flat black, among many more. They also come in a variety of styles such as curved, strait, short, 2-into-1′s, etc…
Now the important thing to consider before you just rush out and pick up the first system you see is, what you want to achieve. Are you going more for looks, or for performance? If you don’t plan on entering any shows, then go for performance, not only will you get an extra kick of power, but you’ll get better gas mileage. Now if you don’t care about power, then go for looks, with a curved setup, and make your friends green with envy.
Intake
Upgrading your motorcycle’s air intake, is the 2nd best option. This is relatively easy to do, and you can generally swap a new air cleaner set up, in about 30 minutes. You have a couple of options here as well, you can upgrade the filter it self, to something that flows better, such as a K&N filter. Or you can add a whole new intake set up, and really give your bike a trick look. This is far less expensive than an exhaust upgrade, and will still give you extra power, and better MPG’s.
Tires
Upgrading your motorcycle tires, can offer a huge advantage in how your bike handles. You have a lot of options hares, so it’s important to already know what kind of conditions you’re going to be riding in. For example, if your just using your bike as a daily commuter, then you’re going to want to get some tread that has high mileage ratings. However if you plan on taking your bike to the track on the weekends, then some full race tires will hold you tight in the corners, just don’t expect them to last long, especially on the streets. The cool thing is you can pick up some new tires for relatively cheap at any online store, which should save you some doubloons in the long run.
There you have it my friends, the top three most upgraded motorcycle parts you can add to your bike. Now if you have some general know how, and some basic tools, you can change a lot of these parts yourself in just a few hours. However things like tires, you definitely want to have your local shop do it, so they can properly balance them for you. Safe Riding!
Love After Loss – Seven Steps to Prepare to Love Again
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Online Dating
If you are young and have lost someone dear, you may wonder how you can spend the next 40 or 50 years alone. After a period of mourning your loss, you may be thinking about finding a new love. Where do you begin? Here are seven steps to get you ready to date and find a new love after widowhood:
Honor your loss. You may be keeping yourself too busy to think about the pain. You may find solace in sleeping, avoiding dealing with the reality of your loss. These behaviors, while normal and valid, can postpone your ability to heal from your loss if they become your escape mechanisms. Be kind to yourself while allowing yourself to experience all of the feelings and thoughts that accompany the profound loss of your loved one.
Honor your timetable. There is no correct time to grieve and then you are finished. You will always love your late spouse. No one can tell you that you should be better by now or you need to “get over it” and “move on.” While you honor your timetable, reach out to supportive people and groups who can help you and who will not rush you through this important step in the grief journey.
Honor your memories. Create journals, photo albums, and memorials of your late spouse. Talk about the good times and the bad with trusted friends and family. Talk to your late spouse, using a recording device if you so desire.
Honor who you are now. As a widow or widower, you are a different person than you were when your late spouse was alive. You are still fundamentally the same, but you have experienced profound loss. This loss has made you into a new person with new realizations about life.
Honor your need for companionship. Once you get to the point where you think you might want to find someone new, honor this very normal, human need. Allow yourself to feel all of the mixed emotions that go along with your need to find a new love.
Honor your relationship requirements. When you are ready, write out the best things about your relationship with your late spouse. These are the values you held dear, your goals and dreams, and the experiences you had as a couple. Decide which things you require to make a new relationship work.
Honor your capacity to love again. You will always love your late spouse. At the same time your heart is big enough to love someone new. You do not have to give up your love and your memories of your late spouse to love someone new. You can have both.
Tips For Coping With A Trial Separation
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Love
I often hear from people who are getting ready to start a trial separation. Most of the people who contact me never wanted the separation in the first place. Usually, they are just trying to comply with their spouse’s wishes. Sometimes, their spouse has made it clear that a separation is going to happen whether they like it or not, but rather than getting a divorce, it’s usually suggested that a trial separation might be the better route. And while a trial separation does allow you to continue to hold onto your marriage and still a chance to save it, living through a trial separation can be really difficult.
I recently heard from a wife who said: “my husband had been pushing for a trial separation for several months. Finally, he pretty much told me that if I wouldn’t agree to the separation, he was going to go ahead and file for a divorce. So I felt as if I really had no choice but to comply. But the separation has been just awful. I miss my husband so much. And I had hoped that being away from me would make him miss and appreciate me, but it hasn’t appeared to work that way. He’s just as distant and cold as he has been all along. When I ask him how he’s feeling and what he’s thinking, he doesn’t want to talk about it. Apparently, I’m just supposed to go along with the trial separation and not ask any questions or make any demands. It’s as if I’m just supposed to take what he gives me. I don’t know how I’m going to survive this. Every day is a huge challenge and I just feel more and more hopeless all of the time. How am I going to get through this?”
I know from my own experiences that you are going through a very difficult time, but you can and will get through this. In the following article, I will offer some tips for successfully surviving and getting through the trial separation in a way that hopefully leaves your sanity and your marriage in tact.
Define And Understand The Goals And The Boundaries Before The Awkwardness Sets In: It can be very beneficial if you can set it up so that you both have an understanding as to how the trial separation is going to work. How often are you going to contact and see each other? Who is going to take the initiative to contact who? What are you trying to evaluate or decide while separated? What needs to happen or occur for the marriage to be saved? Of course, it may not possible to answer all of these questions. And your spouse may not even be willing to define everything. But, it is always better to try to reach an understanding early in the process before things get awkward or misunderstandings or hurt feelings occur.
Try To Make The Time Apart Help The Situation Rather Than Making It Worse: I know that if you are reading this article, you likely miss your spouse very much and this separation is almost like a form of torture for you. But, if your spouse has asked for a separation or space, then this is very indicative that some time apart might actually be an opportunity for your marriage rather than a curse. Because if your spouse felt strongly enough about the situation to ask for a break, then it’s pretty likely that he felt that things were bad enough and unlikely enough to change that he felt that action was necessary.
The separation can be the break that can give you both the perspective that you need to save the marriage. Many spouses end up missing each other and realizing that they really do want to salvage the marriage. But this is less likely if you work against the process rather than with it. Resist the urge to call, text, or demand too much from your spouse. Give them the time and space that they’ve asked for and there’s a chance that this will work to your advantage.
If It’s Hard For You To Accept The Distance, Consider Doing Something To Make Over Reaching Very Difficult For You: During my separation, it was nearly impossible for me to give my husband the space he wanted and apparently needed. I always wanted to call, go by, or reach out to him. But every time I tried to do this, it was obvious that he was not receptive and was getting frustrated with me always being around. I understood that I needed to back off but I just couldn’t seem to.
I knew that I needed support from family and friends and I also knew that if I was in vicinity of my husband, I could not resist making a pest of myself. So I went back home to see my extended family (which was hundreds of miles away.) This was hard at first but it forced me to back off a little bit and it meant that I was with and supported by people who loved and supported me. This eventually improved my attitude and outlook and little by little, this helped to improve things with my husband, who became interested again when I wasn’t so accessible.
I know that the trial separation is difficult. But try very hard to allow it to make him miss and want you rather than making him think that he must divorce you to finally get the space he wants. Even if you don’t feel confident, try to project confidence and a belief that the separation won’t last forever and when it is over, it will reveal two people who still love and are committed to one another.
Heartbroken Love Songs Are One Way To Win Your Ex Back
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Enhancement
It is very common that after a break up a broken heart is trying to heal by listening to heartbroken songs. It is only understandable because they will summon up a lot of happy memories about the time you were still together. However, these songs don’t just help to heal a broken heart but they can also help to get back with your ex girlfriend or boyfriend. Let’s talk more about this issue.
There are many reasons why couples decide to break up. However, one typical reason is that either one of the parties is having an affair. In such cases, heartbroken love songs can be surprisingly powerful.
For couples that split up due to cheating, there is the cheater and a cheated. There are songs that help with getting your ex back for both parties.
Cheated – If you were cheated on, don’t fill your MP3 player up with sappy, heartbroken love songs. Instead, choose heartbroken love songs that are empowering. Choose songs that talk about cheating exes and how you are better off without them.
Play these songs over and over again until you believe it. Change your hair color, buy a new wardrobe and reinvent yourself; following the advice provided in the empowering heartbreak songs you are listening to. There is no better advice on how to get your ex back than to act like you’re over the situation.
Cheater – For cheaters, there is a lot more work involved for you when it comes to getting your ex back. You need to find songs that are meaningful that describe cheating, but also ones that say how sorry you are and why you still want to be with that person.
Leave little notes for ex describing how sorry you are with heartbroken love song lyrics that describe your situation. You can also burn a CD with all the favorite songs you shared as couple and throw in a couple of sappy love songs that describe how sorry you are about what happened and that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
As you can see, there are ways you can use heartbroken songs to get your ex back. However, the best way to make sure you don’t lose your loved one in the first place is not to cheat him or her.
But, if you have broken up with an ex because one of you cheated, no matter if you are the cheater or cheated, these tips, along with lots of communication, will help you to get you ex back and continue on with your relationship.
You Are Only Allowed to Think When You Can Feel
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Domestic Violence
Can we ever really know anything with our intellect? We can analyze, dissect, and re-assemble thoughts to create an acceptable reason that something is the way it is, but in order to touch the essence of something, we must be willing to bypass the mind and rest in the heart.
What we are talking about here is not the romantic or emotional heart, but that spot in the chest that resonates the truth. This is the home of the inner voice, the intuitive place that stretches far beyond the intellect into the caves of mystery and longing. To get there, we must pull the energy from above the neck to below it. This movement takes concerted effort, but it is worth it. As our point of concentration shifts and we become more comfortable with feeling rather than thinking, we enter the rarified zone of knowing.
Most people pride themselves on their ability to think and value a high I.Q. as though it were capable of delivering peace and contentment. But intellectual capacity is just that-it will never permit us to see to the core of things. It will always stop just short of the big banana-it simply doesn’t have the power to pierce the illusion.
This is because it’s not supposed to. The function of the mind is to operate in the world of dualities, and the intellect willingly obliges. Like the Tao says, when we find one thing beautiful, we automatically find another ugly. Only by dismissing one idea as worthless, does the intellect accept another as ideal.
But to really know something, we have to experience it unconditionally. And for that to happen, we have to step outside the mind. This process is not just devoid of thinking, it is beyond thinking. Even if all our thoughts line up and make perfect sense, that is not truth’s final resting place.
To test the “realness” of something, we must feel it. When we feel, we end up in the body, not the mind. As the energy descends, it wells in the chest and expands. Suddenly we are aware of our body. This physical realization snaps us back and instantly makes us present. We are no longer one step away from the action, we are the action. Rather than thinking about our life, we are living it.
It is only from this place of feeling that our thinking has any real power. When we ask ourselves how we really feel and the answers are strong and clear, we know we are on the right path. Armed with this solid knowing, we are not looking for the mind to make us comfortable. We already know who we are and what will work for us.
In a spirit of confidence and playfulness, we offer this feeling of certainty to the mind. We are curious to see the various forms it will take and delight in the way the universe manifests our desires. Staying centered in the body, we allow the mind to freely develop the appropriate arenas. After all, this is what the mind does best. Going from one form to another, it tests possible matches. And when the fit is right, we know it.
At last, all the pieces fit. No longer are we trying to whip the mind into submission or demand that it give us clarity. Our experience of clarity comes from the heart. The sequence is finally correct-first we feel, and then we think. This is the natural order of things.
From Reality Works, Copyright © 2002 Chandra Alexander
Do You Want to Be Married?
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Dating
I recently got this in an email “Does my Inner Being know what I want?” I love this question. I would ask this back…Do YOU know what you want? Look at some of the answers I get to this simple question:
Do you want to be married?
“I’m really not sure.”
“Well, not right away, but if something ended up there, I would be ok with it.”
“I kind of want to but if I met a nice man who didn’t want to, that would be ok with me.”
“Not that important to me.”
“I never really thought about it.”
Your mindset is keeping you from making a clear decision on exactly what you want. That is the best way to sabotage your way to love, friendship and romance. If you are not sure about what you want, you will get back a constant thread of “unsureness” and never truly relax. A deep fear of being disappointed may be keeping you from making any clear decision.
How did I get so smart? I lived for years compromising everything trying to protect myself from being disappointed. Nothing worked. When my first marriage ended, I made a decision. I decided to find out why I felt so unsure about love. Lots of people told me they loved me, but I never felt sure about it for myself.
Learning what it felt like to be out of alignment was a first step toward manifesting your own soul mate. I was able to stop blaming the people who had hurt me and deal with the pain they were a part of. It was life changing. I felt lighter and lighter as I went along. It was such a relief to stop thinking about all that drama and trauma.
Have you have been indecisive about what you want in love. Today is the day to change that. Make a decision to want what you want. Be honest with yourself and want the biggest and brightest future you can imagine.
If wanting your Secret Heart’s Desire is too painful and makes you feel sad or frustrated, reach out and get some help. The ache of a still broken heart is not a position of power when attracting New Love.
Decisions bring strength. Your mind loves decisions because then it can go right to work creating the ideas you need to move you forward on your way to your future. Change is possible and when you are feeling way off….a little down, low energy, crabby, constricted…you are out of alignment. Nothing personal, you just need to get yourself back into harmony with yourself. It is a sure call for a course correction. When your most heart felt desire matches your core vibration, you always feel wonderful, energized and hopeful.
There is excitement in what is possible and good things flow your way. So does your Inner Being know what you want? Of course. And the really excellent news is that when you get what you really really want (Yes, that is what your Inner Being wants too) it feels better than you can imagine.
What do you really want in your ideal relationship outcome? Be bold and decide to have it. Then set your mind to do what needs to be done to raise your vibration to match that desire. You can do this. It is not possible to dream too big of a dream for yourself.
To Friendship, Romance and Love,
Catherine
The Chinese Year of the Tiger
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Conflict
If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Tiger, it doesn’t pay to argue with you! Tigers are usually larger than life, warm-hearted extroverts. They can’t help being noticed and are often very good-looking. However, they can be quick tempered, laughing and joking one moment and angry the next, turning on anyone who annoys them.
Tigers are fearless and will pursue a perceived wrong no matter what. They have a restless spirit and hate to be confined. Tigers need to be free to roam.
Those born under this sign are idealistic but can be rebellious. Strong and tough, they will endure considerable physical hardship. Tigers are individuals who care little for material goods.
There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the earth he summoned all the animals to say goodbye. Only twelve turned up so, to show his appreciation of their loyalty, he vowed that from then on each year would bear the name of one of the animals.
Chinese astrology is based on the Lunar Calendar. This means the Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day each year and can vary by as much as 3 weeks. So for babies born in late January/early February it is necessary to consult the charts to determine the correct sign.
You will find a chart of the dates and signs below.
Chinese Years:
February 9, 2005 – January 28, 2006: Rooster
January 22, 2004 – February 8, 2005: Monkey
February 1, 2003 – January 21, 2004: Goat
February 12, 2002 – January 31, 2003: Horse
January 24, 2001 – February 11, 2002: Snake
February 5, 2000 – January 23, 2001: Dragon
February 6, 1999 – February 4, 2000: Rabbit
January 28, 1998 – February 5, 1999: Tiger
February 8, 1997 – January 27, 1998: Ox
February 19,1996 – February 7, 1997: Rat
January 31, 1995 – February 18, 1996: Pig
February 10, 1994 – January 30, 1995: Dog
January 23, 1993 – February 9, 1994: Rooster
February 4, 1992 – January 22, 1993: Monkey
February 15, 1991 – February 3,1992: Goat
January 27, 1990 – February 14, 1991: Horse
February 6, 1989 – January 26, 1990: Snake
February 17, 1988 – February 5, 1989: Dragon
January 29, 1987 – February 16, 1988: Rabbit
February 9, 1986 – January 28, 1987: Tiger
February 20, 1985 – February 8, 1986: Ox
February 2, 1984 – February 19,1985: Rat
February 13, 1983 – February 1, 1984: Pig
February 25, 1982 – February 12, 1983: Dog
February 5, 1981 – January 24, 1982: Rooster
February 16, 1980 – February 4, 1981: Monkey
January 28, 1979 – February 15, 1980: Goat
February 7, 1978 – January 27, 1979: Horse
February 18, 1977 – February 6, 1978: Snake
January 31, 1976 – February 17, 1977: Dragon
February 11, 1975 – January 30, 1976: Rabbit
January 23, 1974 – February 10, 1975: Tiger
February 3, 1973 – January 22, 1974: Ox
February 15, 1972 – February 2, 1973: Rat
January 27, 1971 – February 14, 1972: Pig
February 6, 1970 – January 26, 1971: Dog
February 17, 1969 – February 5, 1970: Rooster
January 30, 1968 – February 16, 1969: Monkey
February 9, 1967 – January 29, 1968: Goat
January 21, 1966 – February 8, 1967: Horse
February 2, 1965 – January 20, 1966: Snake
Stressing Out Over the Meaning of Your Doodle?
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Commitment
Doodle meaning: An insight into the ‘art’ of doodling
Before we go on to discuss the significance of doodle meaning (and its ties to stress), consider this:
Are you among the millions of people who suffer from stress due to the frantic pace of daily living? Are you juggling your professional, personal, and family life at the expense of your physical, emotional, and mental well-being?
If you’ve answered yes to the above questions, you aren’t alone. Many women the world over struggle to combat stress, and the quandary is that most of them don’t even know they are dealing with this condition!
There are various ways in which you can create a good outlet for your stress- and one of them is doodling. This may seem like a juvenile activity, but those random scribbles can have a lot more to them than meets the eye. Over the years, many individuals and therapists have gone on to acknowledge the significance of doodle meaning as both a stress buster and creative outlet.
Boredom and doodle meaning
One of the most common reasons as to why people doodle is because they are simply bored. The human brain is wired to remain active, and when it isn’t given any food for thought, it tries to find some productive activity to engage itself.
Mental activity is also closely linked to physical activity, because when you are busy doing something, your brain is engaged and focused on the activity at hand. When you’re doing nothing and just sitting in one place, the monotony creeps in gradually, and your brain, being the wonderful, creative powerhouse that it is, goads you subconsciously into doing something.
In such a scenario, doodling serves as a valve of sorts for repressed artistic expression and creativity. Now, when it comes to doodling, many of us tend to use common symbols like the sun, stars, the ocean, birds, flowers, and animals like dogs and cats. Apart from the fact that these symbols are easy to draw, what’s even more noteworthy is that a majority of these squiggles denote peace and calm- which brings us to the next point.
Stress and doodle meaning
As discussed above, our brain tends to look for ways to engage itself when we are not doing any physical activity- but it also does the same when it is relegated to monotony. Those of you who have a 9 to 5 job would wholeheartedly agree with this, because such a schedule can get really humdrum, especially when the nature of your job pretty much confines you to a cubicle or desk for long hours. Though it may not seem like a big deal, monotony can play a huge role in the manifestation of stress- and as stress levels rise, your need to find an outlet increases.
In such a situation, your doodle meaning can be a reflection of your mental state. For example, a bunch of doodles depicting chains, ropes, or harnesses can symbolize the person’s need to ‘break free’- a common symptom of stress. Those depicting precise geometrical shapes like squares may symbolize the need to maintain control.
Do you tend to scribble a lot of slashed lines or doodle objects with jagged edges? If so, you may just be frustrated or resentful.
However, as in the case of dream and handwriting interpretations, doodle meaning is often subjective and dependent on the interpreter’s way of analyzing symbols. The key is to look up your doodle meaning without worrying too much about what it indicates- after all, doodling is a stress buster, so it wouldn’t make sense to get even more stressed over what your doodle means!
Piano Lesson: Learn Piano Improvisation Through Classical Piano Music
Posted by picioi in Nov 22, 2011, under Affairs
Piano improvisation in a classical music way is an interesting complement to ordinary piano improvisational practicing. Let me suggest a way to practice!
Piano sheet music is a means and not an end. It’s a way to notate what to play on the piano.
You can find a lot of interesting passages in classical piano solos. These solos can help you collect improvisational material to work on to make your piano improvisations more interesting.
How to develop your classical piano improvisational skills?
May I suggest that you begin with an easy piano solo with just one voice in your left hand and your right hand.
Learn a phrase with a few bars by heart. Play the melody over and over again as you try to change the melody slightly without losing the classical touch.
One advantage of using classical piano music in piano improvisation exercises is that you will find many interesting and melodic basslines in counterpoint style that you can use to enchance your piano improvising.
The use of playing separate melodic lines together in this way to create music is called counterpoint. Counterpoint is a musical technique involving the simultaneous sounding of separate musical lines.
Classical piano compositions are filled with wonderful licks that you can incorporate in your playing.
What can you do with a classical piano composition to improve your piano improvisational skills? Here are some examples:
1. Study differents ways used to play left hand bass patterns. Play around with the patterns and try to transpose them into different keys.
2. Study interesting chords. Experiment with them, change keys and positions.
3. Find chord progressions to develop.
4. Find interesting passages with unusual musical material.
5. Many more things.
As I can see it there are two differents approaches to learn and work with the before mentioned material:
1. You can memorize the classical material and start a growing bank of chords, unusual melodic phrases, chords progressions and other classical piano oriented material you’ll find in the piano compositions for further use in your piano improvisations.
This approach will of course develop your skills but it will also be very time consuming and maybe overwhelming if you can’t devote all your time to piano playing. Who would that be?
Another drawback is that you might lose interest in this type of piano skill development because of the stress involved in learning so many different skills and maybe the joy of playing piano will diminish.
2. Another approach is to use the before mentioned methods in a more laid back way without learning everything by heart. Let me give you an example from my childhood:
When I was quite young I used to read a lot of books on popular science from the public library. I had a bunch of books laying beside me as I lay comfortably on my bed with pillows and just having a good time.
I never felt compelled to read a book from cover to cover or to read in a certain way. The only thing I did was to read the things I was interested in, looking at pictures and enjoying what I did.
I know I learned a lot from these nice reading experiences. If I had a goal it was to feel good and I was reading because of curiosity.
I think you can do the same with the classical music you play. As you enjoy to discover the secrets in the piano sheet music the way I have mentioned you are sowing seeds that will sooner or later manifest themselves in your playing.
The classical music will creep out in your fingers and you will feel new ideas coming up in your piano improvisational endeavors!
