I have been practicing a bunch this past week trying to learn “Mama Mia” more. Here is what I have been working on and learned:

  1. Timing is something I have been struggling with. I have had a hard time memorizing this song for some reason so I am trying to learn it slow and then speed it up when I am ready. For this reason, I am not to the correct tempo quite yet.
  2. I have really mastered the D, A, C, G chords and am still working on getting the Bm and F#m correct. They are becoming easier for sure, but I’m still having trouble holding the strings down hard enough to create a clear sound.
  3. I have begun trying to play it with music a few times, but as stated above, I am mostly trying to play it slower. I usually get lost in the chorus.
  4. I feel like my hand posture and holding posture has become easier and more natural over time as well.
  5. To help learn the song, Heather and I practiced a few times together which is very helpful. Unfortunately, given that I have returned home, this has since ended.

Overall, I feel on my way to giving a good performance for my final next week.