‘A Note to Harmonica Folks’
What’s next?
Since the day I was born, I have known the most prestigious harmonica competition in the world, The World Harmonica Festival (WHF). Every harmonicist around me see this as the olympics of harmonica, especially when they are both held once every four years.
My father’s ensemble King’s Harmonica Quintet was one of the very first few Asians harmonicist that appeared in the competition in Germany after the format of the competition turned from taped recording to live performance. In 1997, 3 years after I was born, they won their ‘World Championship’ in the WHF. I witnessed it.
It was a historical moment not only because was it a massive honour to be crowned in such reputable competition, it was the period when Asian harmonicists were approved by the Western.
Since then, the global harmonica community started to merge and interact. While harmonicists from the West continue to develop their artistry and career under a relatively strong cultural foundation for instrumental music, harmonica music to be exact, by virtue of the legends such as Tommy Reilly, Larry Adler, Toots Thielemans, Asians harmonicists struggle to further their artistry without the corresponding cultural foundation. A market for harmonica music in Asia simply do not exist.
Nevertheless, Asian culture values diligence and discipline. With the competition as the highest possible way to be rewarded as we develop our artistry, countless players began working day and night towards this very, if not only, visible goal.
Up till this day, you’d be surprised if there aren’t any Asian standing on the prizing podium in the international harmonica festivals. According to a Facebook post of the renowned Taiwanese Harmonicist in 2013, Lee Hsiao-ming, ‘If you show up at a harmonica festival, you can easily be surrounded by a group of ‘World Champion’s all queuing up for that plate at the buffet.’ Be him a chord harmonica player from an ensemble, a soloist at the open category or a 10 year old kid from the youth category… all claiming to be the ‘World Champion’.
Now the question is, Is the ‘World Champion’ in 1997 still the same ‘World Champion’ now? Or are we unconsciously abusing the only system we can count on to gain qualification to ourselves?
As Gerhard, the president of the World Harmonica Festival, has also repeatedly emphasized before, champion of any event of the WHF competition should NOT claim himself / herself as the World Champion. It should properly be addressed as Champion of the " XXX event" of the World Harmonica Festival.
While varies important figures in the global harmonica community started participating in this fierce debate, I was curious about the root of this controversy.
Would anyone accused Usian Bolt of abusing his Olympic gold medals to pursue further in his career? Would anyone question Danill Trifonov’s artistry if he claim himself the winner of Chopin Piano Competition? Could Michael Jordon ever obtain a ‘fake’ NBA championship?
Obviously, there is nothing wrong about winning and taking pride off an award. The real issue instead lies in the opposite side of the question. Is the existing harmonica competition rigorous enough to qualify the winner a ‘World Champion’? Or, should a ‘World Champion’ even exist in a musical setting?
In order to understand what a truly rigorous musical competition is, we began digging into the competitions of all instruments at the highest calibre. For instance, when studying the difference of the format of the International Tchaikovsky Competition with the World Harmonica Festival, we have realised how far behind the harmonica competition is constructed. I won the Solo Championship in the World Harmonica Festival 2013 only by playing a total of 10 minute of music. While a contestant at the qualifying round at the Tchaikovsky Competition would already have to prepare up to 30 minute of music. Meanwhile, not a single competition in the classical world would claim themselves the competition of the best. It seems like the title ‘World Champion’ could only be justified when it’s within sports, where the result can be calculated and compared. We can’t calculate art.
We have came a long way since the harmonica was invented 150 years ago. And I’m extremely excited to see new generation of player arising from all around the world. Nevertheless, while festivals are taking a pause during covid, we should make the best use of this period of time and rethink about how we could contribute to the culture and further bring our instrument to the next level.
So, what’s next? 🤔
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5 ROUTINES TO ACHIEVE YOUR CREATIVE GOALS
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As a creative entrepreneur, I have discovered more and more the importance of the system of how we work - especially because our minds are not naturally wired towards structures or systems.
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Here are a few work routines that I find help me a lot in the past 2-3 years in working more consistently, whilst putting in time into new projects and ideas.��(1) setting a goal system list - setting out the next action step you need to get closer to accomplishing each goal and the expected deadline to it - and review the list regularly as things do tend to evolve quickly these days��(2) don’t have too many goals at the same time - decluttering goals is a thing too! (this is one that I struggle with a lot being someone who has too many ideas and too little focus!)
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(3) plan your day ahead the night before - transfer anything you may have on your to-do list on to your schedule with time slots assigned to each task (I find with a to-do list with no set time for the tasks, I end up simply not doing it)��(4) getting the important work done in the morning if possible - and leaving all emails, admin work and meetings to the mid-late afternoon when our focus starts to drift (mmm what should I have for dinner?)��(5) having a renewing morning routine that includes 500-800ml of water, physical exercise and a nutritional breakfast!
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What is one daily work routine above that you feel would benefit you the most?
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你/妳相信心態影響一切嗎?
You, do u believe in a mind-set towards attitude has an impact towards everything?
壁球的發球對於初學者很重要,
但你知道選手更應該重視發球與接發球嗎?
Squash’s serving is very important for a beginner; especially for a starter, should focus on serving and receiving a ball...
一次來回裡面的第一球。
這一球你是發了再決定做什麼?
還是打到最好,來逼迫對手製造機會?
For the first ball, do u think of serving it first casually and then see how it goes afterwards? Or, try to serve your best to a corner with a tough angle for competitor to receive? Forcing competitor to provide you a better opportunity to react?
第一球就可看出( 你的心態在哪裡 )
The act of first ball will see your mentality towards your competitor/game
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努力之外,還要懂的有效利用所有資源,
在比賽的時候,好好思考什麼對自己才是有利的,什麼才能幫助自己發揮表現,但當然是以運動家風範的前提下。
Besides working hard, need to know how to maximize all attainable resources. During competition, need to think thoroughly as to what are advantageous points to you. Which areas to focus could assist you in maximize deployment...of course under sportsmanship’s
看PSA球員有時候都會對著裁判碎念:
Some PSA players using this strategy by keep mumbling to referees...
「他已經累了,他跑不到故意來撞我」
For example...a player would say “he is tired...he could not run to the ball so he would just run to me...”
真正的目的卻是在激勵自己,同時烙印對手,讓他覺得自己真的已經累了。
This strategy is to:
1. Encourage and motivate himself;
2. Make his competitor believing he is really tired...
烙印、同時改變對手心態。
This act and/or strategy is to imprint and change your competitor’s mentality/mindset/thinking...
21歲埃及選手Youssef Ibrahim在近期卡達公開賽,贏過世界第二名El Shorbagy進入八強。
21 year old Egyptian player Youssef Ibrahim won over Shorbagy whom is ranked number 2 in the world. Youseff Ibrahim enter into Top 8.
「你擁有很多潛力,繼續下去你也能成為世界第一」
You have lots of potential. Keep working hard, you could become world number 1。
這句話是賽後Shorbagy對著後輩說的,這句話也會深深烙印在Ibrahim的腦子裡。
The above statement was said to Youssef by Shorbagy. This statement will always be remembered deeply by Youseff.
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我帶學生,很重視這種觀念與Mindset
觀念就像放種子在土壤裡,短期或許看不出變化,但隨著學生的心態就會影響成長的速度。
With my teaching to students, I emphasize the importance of this mentality and mindset, mindset is like a seed planted in the ground, in short term period of time, you could not noticed its impact. But, as the time progresses, the right mindset being planted will have a profound impact on outcome!
當你知道自己做對什麼、什麼做的不夠好,你就懂的怎麼去看待與因應,你也就更能理解對手的目的與想法在哪邊、如何去應對。
When you could clearly observe what has being doing right, or what has not being doing enough, you would then understand how to face obstacles with right approaches and methods. You could then understand your competitors’ thinking and how to react to his strategy.
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這觀念也不只限於用在球場裡,場外也是一樣。
The same philosophy applies to outside of court.
以前某體育大學裡的教授,當面對著我說:
There was a professor in a sports focused college once said to me:
「你這種學生我見多了,沒多久也就不會再碰壁球了」當時我很氣憤。
I have seen enough of students that don’t last too long in playing squash..
現在回頭想想,那教授是因為他學生都是如此?還是因為他是帶著這種心態去帶學員?所以才會如此呢?
In looking back, could it be that professor was having a passive attitude that caused his students in thinking passively?
「我相信教練的心態,影響學生很大的」
I firmly believe that a coach’s mindset has a profound impact to his students...
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期盼AJ的學生都能有烙印正向與獨立思考能力
Wishing all AJ Squash students think and imprint with positive mindset as well has ability to think independently
「烙印住每一次打到目標點的感受」
「記憶自己贏球的喜悅」
那份喜悅與渴望,就是推動我們打到更多的動力。
Imprint and conceive deeply arise from each feeling resulting from a focus target
獨立思考自己要的是什麼:
「找個心態、步頻跟自己一樣的人同行」
如果沒有,那就選擇獨行吧。
Think independently is critical in figuring out what is once’s own goal. Pairing with someone that has similar desire and goal setting...If you can not find that person, stride along....
Mindset不一樣,就已經存在不同世界一樣。
When mindset is steering into different direction, you have already venture into a different environment and world
你/妳今天AJ了嗎?
Have you AJ today?
James.H
2020 Nov 12th
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Check out my friend Rawell's Channel for more Macau adventures!
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In this Fitness adventure vlog we explored Taipa Pequena, a great hill in Macau with lots of workout stations and nice hiking trails.
The goal of this workout adventure was to do enough body weight exercises and hiking to burn over 1000 calories so that we could eat a Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory, guilt free!
We started our Macau adventure at the Taipa Waterfront, overlooking Macau tower and the Macau city skyline.
Here we walked towards the hill we would be working out in.
Once we arrived these are the body weight exercises that we did:
Stair Climbers: Sprinting up stairs or even walking is a great way to burn fat and build muscle in your lower body.
Push ups: This body weight workout is perfect for toning your upper body and can help prevent shoulder injury.
Star Jumps: This basic cardio exercise allows you to increase your stamina and can help you run faster and jump higher.
Leap Frogs: This partner body weight workout is great for working your butt and lower body muscles.
Sprints: A great stamina workout, increasing your stamina and cardiovascular endurance.
Hiking: I was surprised how good hiking was at burning calories, it can be a fun easy way to loose weight and explore off the beaten path places.
Pull ups: This is a tough body weight workout but great for building your grip strength as well as working your back, biceps and overall upper body muscles.
Burpees: This body weight exercise is the best for burning fat and gaining muscle at the same time. It will raise your heart rate even higher then sprinting so is great for stamina and endurance too!
Squat Jumps: This body weight workout allows you to grow your lower body muscles in an explosive, intense body weight workout!
Wheelbarrow and Partner Lifts: This body weight partner workout works your whole body.
All these workouts can be done indoors or without a gym.
To celebrate burning 1000 calories in 1 day we went to the Cheesecake Factory to eat the best Cheesecake in the world!
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Most of us would like to START exercising but we do not know Where or How to start, hence we lose motivation after a month of not seeing results plus boredom. The video will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know in starting a successful Workout Plan, to keep you motivated, and most importantly to achieve your GOALS!
For example how many days should I workout? How long for? How many repetitions and sets should I perform? What time of the day is best to workout? What exercises should I perform to lose weight? How long should I rest in between each set? How hard should I push myself? When will I see results? How important is my food intake?
All these questions will be answered in this video plus more nutritional and motivational tips as we work towards your goal in the next 8 weeks.
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There are 2 plans for you to choose from:
a) 3-day Workout Plan
b) 5-day Workout Plan
Both workout plans are as below. Please feel free to write them down and go through my 'Workout With Me' videos to perform these exercises. You may adjust the days according to what suits you best so long as you stick to exercising for either 3 or 5 days. They can be performed both in the gym or at home.
The 3-day Workout Plan (Suitable for Beginners)
Monday: Cardio + Total Body + Core
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
3 Lower Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Upper Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
2 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
Cardio: 20 -- 30 minutes moderate intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Tuesday: Rest
Wednesday: Cardio + Total Body + Core
Warm up: 5 -- 10 minutes
3 Lower Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Upper Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
2 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets and 12 -- 15 reps each
Cardio: 15 -- 20mins higher intense cardio
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Thursday: Rest
Friday: Cardio + Total Body + Core
Warm up: 5 -- 10 minutes
3 Lower Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Upper Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
2 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets and 12 -- 15 reps each
Cardio: 20 -- 30 minutes moderate intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Saturday: Active Rest
Perform an activity you enjoy. For example dancing, walking in the park, horse riding, swimming, hiking, window shopping etc.
Sunday: Complete Rest
The 5-Day Workout Plan
Monday: Cardio + Lower Body + Core
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
4 Lower Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
Cardio: 20 -- 30 minutes moderate intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Tuesday: Cardio + Upper Body
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
4 Upper Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
Cardio: 15 -- 20 minutes higher intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Wednesday: Active Rest
Do an activity you enjoy. For example dancing, walking in the park, horse riding, swimming, hiking, window shopping etc.
Thursday: Cardio + Lower Body + Core
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
4 Lower Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
Cardio: 20 -- 30 minutes moderate intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Friday: Cardio + Upper Body + Core
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
4 Upper Body Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
3 Abs Workouts: 2-3 sets each workout, 12 - 15 reps each set
Cardio: 15 -- 20 minutes higher intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Saturday: Cardio + Total Body + Core
Warm Up: 5 -- 10 minutes
4 Total Body Workouts: 3 sets each, 15 reps
3 Abs Workouts: 3 sets and 12 -- 15 reps each
Cardio: 20 -- 30 minutes moderate intensity
Cool Down: 5 -- 10 minutes total body stretches
Sunday: Complete Rest because You Deserve It!
Do not skip your warm-ups and cool down. It's essential to warm up your muscles to avoid cramps and cool down to avoid injuries as well as muscle soreness.
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