Difficult Pieces?

[Jeremy Darrow]

On the topic of learning to play a difficult piece. There is a great little documentary called "Obstinato", which accompanies the Edger Meyer and Bela Fleck live CD "Music for Two". The film follows them, on the road mostly, as they practice and rehearse a new piece of Edgar's called "Cannon", hoping to have it ready to record on the tour, and thus make it onto the album.

They struggle with the music, one section in particular, and get testy and a little passive-aggressive with each other. It's incredible to see two of the best musicians on the planet struggling to get something right, and struggling a bit with each other during the process. I highly recommend the CD and the documentary.