Sep 2013
On Practicing
22/09/13 21:08
I strongly urge using a metronome for at least some part of every single practice session. Many players think only people “with rhythm problems” need to use a metronome. When I used to walk down the halls outside the Coast Guard Band practice rooms, I would always hear metronomes clicking in the rooms of the strongest players, the ones who you might think needed it the least. Enough said?
And again, for someone else’s ideas on the subject, check out this site. Don't let the tone of the graphics or the general appearance of the page scare you off—there's a lot there that makes sense for all of us. I particularly recommend "Part I - The Five Steps of Practice" for some ideas on how to work the metronome into your practice routine effectively.
And again, for someone else’s ideas on the subject, check out this site. Don't let the tone of the graphics or the general appearance of the page scare you off—there's a lot there that makes sense for all of us. I particularly recommend "Part I - The Five Steps of Practice" for some ideas on how to work the metronome into your practice routine effectively.
On Practicing
15/09/13 20:31
Here’s a tip for when you’re in rehearsal: Form the habit of putting an asterisk or some other mark next to staves that have tough passages that you want to remember to work on. It will save precious practice time at home and will help you focus your time efficiently on just what you most need to work on.
And in the category of other musicians' thoughts, here's a website I found to be interesting and informative on the subject. There are many more; just google "practice tips in music" or something similar.
And in the category of other musicians' thoughts, here's a website I found to be interesting and informative on the subject. There are many more; just google "practice tips in music" or something similar.