So, I can't seem to figure out how to transcribe more complex chords like Maj9 or 7#9 chords by ear. Major and Minor chords I hear without problem, but as soon as the chords get more complex or non diatonic I can't seem to figure them out without trial and error on my guitar or piano. So if anyone has some advice tips or exercise to help with that it would be greatly appreciated.
I remember when I first learned to control the pitch of my whistling. Whistling tunes by ear instantly became effortless.
When I play on instruments I have to expend a lot more cognitive energy to play by ear, even if I have no problem producing any given note on said instrument.
It's not like whistling is an innate ability all humans have, unlike controlling the pitch of your voice.
do you think they are attractive, or the opposite?
My daughter was out shopping with our two daughters yesterday (ages 10 and 12). Whilst they were out I get a random text from my wife that they were planning on going to get their ears pierced again and if I was o.k for the girls to get it done. This was a bit random because was not discussed before but I thought there was no harm if they got a 2nd hole in each ear so wrote back that it was fine.
A few hours back they all returned. They proudly showed me their ears and I could see they each had one ear blinged all up from bottom to top. I was informed that they each got 6 more piercings in their ear and they were going on how they couldn't wait to see my reaction. Initially I thought they were fake and that it was some sort of practical joke which we alway splay on each other. I therefore just played along and went to flick one of my daughter's ear. When I went to do this I noticed the backings of the earrings and got a big shock that they were actually pierced.
I blew up and started going of about how it was very irresponsible to get so many ear piercings. In the spur of the moment I also said that it looks trashy and that our daughter will no longer get a job or go to a good college. My wife and daugters just looked at me shocked saying why am I overreacting over just ear piercings when I said it was fine earlier. I just responded that 7 in a single ear is way too much and disrespectful. l also asked if they could remove them because I will be mad every time I see the earrings.
I feel betrayed and tricked by my wife and daughters. Also they likely went to some cheap ass place in the mall where some teenager with no idea of hygiene probably did so many at once without thinking about the consequences. I am not having a go at place which did the piercings but would have expected better from my wife to steer in the right direction. Everyone is just thinking I am just being silly and should get over it. AITA here?
My intentions are to wait until she can decide for herself and actually have a thing for us waiting to do in the future. If the pain is not necessary like vaccines the. I don’t want to put her through it if We don’t have to. But then there’s family who don’t think it’s right since it takes longer to heal for them as they get older and I guess gender wise it tells her apart.
Update: Thank you for all the responses, it’s great to read some of your stories and how they’ve somehow shifted your view on this simple, yet important issue that really I also believe it should be her choice.
Musicians with piercings, what’s your experience with playing and the healing process? I can imagine it will irritate it but how badly?
I’ve been planning on getting a septum piercing for several years now, well before I even thought I’d be in band. Now that I’m nearly old enough to get this done I play tuba. This means my mouthpiece is fairly large, taking up a good quarter of my lower face.
The best time for me to get it would be immediately after marching season, mid november. giving me a good 7 months for healing. I know that it won’t be completely healed by then but how far would it be healed?
I’ve asked a shop or 2 and they all basically said, “Don’t know, never played an instrument before 🤷♀️ “
My wife is determined to get our daughters ears pierced and is upset we pushed it back this long. She is half Filipino and is upset that I would "disrespect her culture". She told me this is not something she would compromise on. Before birth I told her it was okay but now can not fathom the thought of it. When she scheduled an appointment with a registered nurse, I basically had a panic attack, so we rescheduled until after the holidays. I understand that her culture is very important and actively support our daughter embracing that piece of herself but can not support this. I am extremely supportive of embracing other cultures, which is why I previously joined the Peace Corps.
My perspective
First, I think it should be our daughters choice. I do not think its appropriate for us to force this decision on to her. Second, I do not think its appropriate for us to do something that is not medically necessary. When she was 2 months, we had to do tongue tie surgery and it was brutal. Her tongue healed very quickly so it had to be shoved back and there was a lot of blood. It was traumatic. My wife could not stand to do the stretches every 4 hours because of the pain it caused so I did it. Knowingly causing her pain was the hardest thing I have ever done and I have had 3 reconstructive surgery's and had to do physical therapy for 5 years to be able to walk. We are happy we did the surgery because she stopped being gassy and has had no stomach issues since but the thought of causing our daughter pain for no medical reason seems absurd. I told my wife I can not support this and if I do agree about the piercings I will not participate as I don't want to be around our daughter getting intentionally hurt.
I am at a loss of what to do. It is pretty contentious.
In an infamous interview Amanda claims she initially saw the blood as she was removing her earrings and assumed it was from her recently pierced ears. However there's a fairly obvious problem with her alibi - if she had recently pierced her ears, then why would she be taking out her earrings...? Just another example of her pathological need to lie about details to seem realistic.
We've been meaning to get our earlobes pierced for some time, we even have the piercing studio picked out. There's just one problem: we wear over-the-ear headphones ALL the time. If we want satisfying results & no complications, wearing them is a bad idea. Our sensory issues aren't that bad (except at times) but we do watch youtube & use our phone everyday.
We are sure that earbuds/in-ear headphones won't work for us (uncomfortable, damaging, annoying, new thing to get used to, etc.). The only other option we could think of is possibly getting each ear pierced separately? Don't know if that'd work though.
If it has any relevance, this is our first time getting a piercing. We'd really appreciate any suggestions on how to go about this!
I am currently a college senior (Female) who will be going to a big 4 firm in the summer. During college, I fell in love with my ear piercings and wear them pretty religiously - nothing too crazy. I have 2 basic earlobe piercings with diamond studs and then on the other ear I have 3 lobe piercings and a cartilage stud at the top of my ear. Again, let me clarify. They’re all small studs. No big holes or big earrings. My hair covers my ears most of the time anyway, but I’m just wondering if this is looked down upon in these fields? I don’t want to be mistaken for being “immature” or “not professional”, but I love my ear piercings a lot and think they give my face a nice pop. I figured maybe with millennials and gen Z taking over, the work place might become a little more liberal rather than super conservative when it comes to work appearance, but who knows.
Any insight from current big 4 employees or bankers would be greatly appreciated!
My soon to be 6 year old wants her ears pierced for her birthday. The only place I know of is Claire’s. But I’d rather have it done in a more professional and clean setting. Any suggestions?
Looking for a local place to get a 13 year old’s ear piercing done. I would like to avoid Claire’s. I have heard tattoo shops are an option but have no experience with them. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated.
