Phase 1: Technique
2. Practice Methods
2. Practice Methods
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Summary:
Divide and Conquer
• Break down into small chunks and conquer every aspect
Practice at the seams
• Practice the transition points from one bar to another, or one section to another
Mix and Match
• Start your practice at different places - not always from start to finish
Slow Practice
• Imagine the music was written in slower note values (from quavers to crotchets for example)
• Play and release: release tension in-between every note or group of notes
• Tai-chi method: slowly mold your fingers into the next shape
Looping
• Have clear intentions when you loop
• Make improvements every repetition
• Focus on perfecting musical elements
80/20
• Identify repetitions and practice only the changing elements
Left Hand Only
• Practice the piece/passage with just your left hand. Mute the strings with your right hand to take away sound.
Right Hand Only
• Practice an open strings version of the piece/passage
Separate Parts
• Practice each individual part on its own (melody, bass, etc.)
Divide and Conquer
• Break down into small chunks and conquer every aspect
Practice at the seams
• Practice the transition points from one bar to another, or one section to another
Mix and Match
• Start your practice at different places - not always from start to finish
Slow Practice
• Imagine the music was written in slower note values (from quavers to crotchets for example)
• Play and release: release tension in-between every note or group of notes
• Tai-chi method: slowly mold your fingers into the next shape
Looping
• Have clear intentions when you loop
• Make improvements every repetition
• Focus on perfecting musical elements
80/20
• Identify repetitions and practice only the changing elements
Left Hand Only
• Practice the piece/passage with just your left hand. Mute the strings with your right hand to take away sound.
Right Hand Only
• Practice an open strings version of the piece/passage
Separate Parts
• Practice each individual part on its own (melody, bass, etc.)
Action Points:
1. Apply 2-3 practice methods to passages from piece you're working on
2. Record a video that quickly demonstrates these methods being applied. Share on Slack.
1. Apply 2-3 practice methods to passages from piece you're working on
2. Record a video that quickly demonstrates these methods being applied. Share on Slack.
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