How to Practice a Musical Instrument - Music Performance

Are you learning a musical instrument? Here are our top 10 tips on how best to practice. Technical and musical issues are covered, and advice is offered on approaches to warm-ups, how to break down the process, how to organise supporting musical skills, and how to build interpretations. Many people play, without knowing how to practice effectively. This music performance lesson is designed to point you in the right direction.
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0:00 - Introduction to how to practice a musical instrument
0:48 - How long should you practice?
3:17 - Starting with warm-up exercises
5:27 - Playing vs practicing
12:25 - Working slowly
16:00 - Music is more than just notes
19:29 - Listen to great performances
23:41 - Spend time sight reading
26:59 - Developing aural skills
28:30 - Make time for theory
30:12 - Be a perfectionist
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[@ciaranalexander2533]

"Don't practice until you get it right... Practice until you can't get it wrong..."

[@MusicMattersGB]

It’s a useful motto. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@TheCitizenmax]

that's the phrase of the decade!

[@ciaranalexander2533]

@@TheCitizenmax Yes sir! So powerful...

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@audreyschley8517]

Think that all the time now

[@adamy.7053]

13:01 "Speed is the last ingredient....." Exactly! Playing slow has been called the 'adult' tempo. I, myself, went through an obnoxious phase when I first started playing an instrument, and fortunately later in life I finally understood the concept of playing/practicing slower. Since then, learning something new has not only been easier but a lot more fun.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@shiroyet3895]

I can relate so much with this... I am trying to fix this at the moment. For me it felt like i was playing "normal" "slow" but I am guessing I didn't understand it well enough. That perfectionist mentality just eliminates so many troubles. I also didn't know the difference between practicing and playing.... that was the worst. Lets just say it created such a bad chain of events.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Well worth reshaping things to make it all more effective. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme.

[@pranavmakhijani2002]

That was a Music Ted Talk. Really good . Thanks for making this one.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@miwir1248]

Wishing our favorite music teacher a very happy new year!

[@MusicMattersGB]

That’s most kind. Happy new year to you too.

[@ltneck]

I think this is one of your most useful lessons Gareth!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@Sarkamler]

Thank you very much for your invaluable insights! Each rule is a golden one.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Thank you. Happy new year. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@shiroyet3895]

Thank you so much! I recently started taking piano lessons and I had been having trouble with not knowing how far my limits are and all the other detailed topics you included. I feel very grateful for you to be sharing this. I also feel like having a perfectionist mentality for music could come with so much great habits making for making any work effective. Happy new year!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@unworthyServant08]

Thank you! This is how I’ll start my year! With structure to my practice.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@bm8584]

Thank you so much. Happy New year!!!!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@carlossanz866]

I love the way you teach... and your accent is perfect for me (I use English as a second language with a lot of difficulites). Please, go on! This channel is a blessing.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@laidman2007]

These 10 tips are VERY useful. I've been attempting to teach myself classical piano since October 2020 with the help of KZbin. I've got the self-discipline but that doesn't always help if you don't know which direction to go in. I've bookmarked your course for future perusal. Thank you for what you've given me here.

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[@iantang2866]

Thank you so much for your kind, clear and HELPFUL guidance!

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[@alouisadewaard6125]

Thank you for your great vídeos in 2020. I wish you all the best for 2021!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@denisekarenhenderson9070]

What a great tutorial. So useful. Thank you.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@PeterHontaru]

Very comprehensive explanation of the different principles that go into effective piano practice. I particularly liked when you talked about "setting aside" areas that need work and focusing on those. Graham Fitch also addresses that heavily in his videos and called those spots "quarantine spots". Each piece has it's own and they're usually easy to identify!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@clivegovier2871]

So helpful! Thanks for sharing your expertise!

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[@Leo1406hongkong]

Very useful tips and advices. Thank you Gareth.

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[@StephenB_LE9]

Happy New Year to Gareth ! Thank you for the 10 tips. You highlight some of the things I want to run away from, but know they should be done: for example, sight reading! I will try to make 2021 a year of practicing sight reading. I like the idea of practicing the music from outset - not just playing the dots: another ingredient to put on my Mew Year's resolutions list - thank you. And thank you for the 10 mins per day per grade rule of thumb. I find it helps me to set out a few little goals / objectives for each practice session so I have a specific to work to - it helps my practice be more effective. I'll try to do better practice this year.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Great new year resolution. You might enjoy our whole Effective Practice course.

[@eightfingeredhand6112]

Superb reminder of fundamental learning wisdom! Very timely and much appreciated!

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[@DrJoshGuitar]

You had me as soon as you said "schedule"! Great talk, thank you!

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[@oleguernogues]

Excellent video. Thanks for the tips and sharing your valuable experience

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[@SolarMumuns]

Thanks, Gareth! Great stuff as always

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[@kathleencook3060]

Most informative as always . So enjoyable as always! Thank you so much!

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[@ariannak6102]

Thankyou, this video is great and much appreciated! I now have a new and improved practice plan :)

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@ronaldm8235]

Thank you relaxing me when it comes to practicing. I feel like I’m running out of time all the time and that I must record it whatever and rush into the piece as if it’s work.Thank you.

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😀

[@jayducharme]

Another wonderful lesson. Thank you. Our choral director always emphasizes number 5 -- learn the expression along with the notes. And I always found that tricky to do when I'm obsessed with just learning the notes. But your other tips help with that.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@Simonsnel]

thanks, great video!!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@joyfulhuman]

I will use the special measures approach the next time I practice. Thanks for the great video!

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[@aleksandarvojneski8761]

Very good video! Thank you

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[@UncleBubba]

Really useful video. Thank you!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@daisyduke7473]

U r an amazing teacher. I’m a 76 yr old trying to self teach on the accordion. (When I played the trombone I learned to play it well and was asked to travel with an orchestra) my heart was set on an accordion since age 4 but got stuffed with a trombone as a 12 yr old!! (Definitely a monetary thing!!) my capabilities on some things are fine but have had to learn many things! ie: identity notes by reading them...instead of “this note is 4th position etc! I still pick up a music book and recite the name of the notes of the piece out loud!! I know...it sounds crazy!! It helps my identification process...it’s amazing what one will do out of desperation to self teach on an accordion!!

[@MusicMattersGB]

Enjoy the accordion as much as you can.

[@SNAKEPIT359]

Fantastic advice. I use to do martial arts back in the 70's and 80's and I instinctively used to your use your 6 times rule. But I would do 10's. I was that fussy that using this method by the end of the session I had practiced the isolated technique about a 100 times using this method and come away with better insight in to it and improved technique. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Thanks for sharing that and for your kind words.

[@yiqin2303]

Very good video, thank you very much !

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@beholdiamglamdringsbane89]

Your handwriting is fantastic. I should apply some of these tips to that. Thanks for the great advice.

[@MusicMattersGB]

That’s most kind.

[@beholdiamglamdringsbane89]

@@MusicMattersGB In all seriousness I am learning the banjo and this list has really consolidated my thinking in organizing practice sessions.

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[@edzielinski]

Excellent. I thought 30 minutes to cover 10 tips was a lot. Nope. Every minute of this video is packed with great advice and very specific guidance. I wish I could have had a teacher like this when I was 9 or 10 - I might have practiced a lot more. 👍

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@thebones]

Great advice for all levels.

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😀

[@geraldglaubitz9551]

Very well done, very useful for every and any musician of all kinds of music! Dear Gareth, greetings from Germany in combination with best wishes for 2021! Gerald

[@MusicMattersGB]

That’s most kind. Happy new year. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@ciaranalexander2533]

3. Special Measures... Powerful tip🔥🔥🔥...

[@MusicMattersGB]

Yes. I think it’s a good way to prioritise. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@mickcarpenter2963]

Wish I'd seen this when I'd started learning an instrument but better late than never! Great advice, nice chatty style.

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[@ASHWANIKUMAR-wl4nw]

You are fabulous dynamic teacher sir 🎵

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@materdeimusicd.buckley2974]

Brilliant video. Very important topic. Thank you. Your extent of videos are amazing. So selfless. Thanks for being so generous. Point 6 so important. 7 essential for keyboard players.

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[@Nieciej]

Happy New Year!

[@MusicMattersGB]

And you too.

[@javierh.d.9626]

gracias por sus lecciones saludos desde NL Mex.

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[@getezra1]

this is very very good

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@x2mars]

All sounds good, and easy going. Good vibes 😎

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[@PatriciaSL]

Thank you so much.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@birendraekka4812]

Great lesson..

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@craigsproston7378]

I love your manner. I will share this with my pupils

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[@H5B2]

Thanks!

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[@patriciaann6380]

Happy New year Gareth 🎉

[@MusicMattersGB]

And to you. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@cherylwoodford]

I’d be very interested in hearing your next 30 practice tips!

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😀

[@ridha3248]

Thank you very much

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[@shenjinglaohuo1286]

Happy New Year! 🎊🎆🎈 🎊

[@MusicMattersGB]

And to you!

[@arshsrivastava9107]

Third!! And, really thanks for the lesson sir... It really would help👍👍

[@MusicMattersGB]

That’s most kind. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme.

[@CodyHazelleMusic]

The six times rule... I'm at the point where I will sometimes play something perfectly ten or fifteen times in a row and inevitably when I play it in context a mistake will happen haha. I'm also working on my sight-reading every day and you are totally right. Learning piano music is so much easier and faster now as a result.

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Brilliant.

[@guyanderton]

Great advice

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That’s great. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@waynelisiewski1155]

Thanks for the pattern of learning. On the number 4 I go fast. No care of getting it right just get the finger moving fast. Then work getting it right. This is on the guitar.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Worth thinking about doing that a different way. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme.

[@EllenFriel]

Fantastic offering Gareth! I've struggled with motivation and daily practice but I need this type of sonority to work up to a plan that I can realistically stick with. Without the benefit of "in person" lessons with my teacher due to COVID, this adds so much to helping me develop more skills on my own. Thank you so much!

[@MusicMattersGB]

A pleasure. Good luck!

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Gareth has some very wise words. Many of his suggestions, as a self improver I have had to stumble across for myself. Being a very 'tempo aware' person, my Achilles Heel when learning a new piece, it has only been by deliberately practising slowly, sometimes ridiculously slowly, do I get value from practising and eventually learning. I have had 'piano teachers' ......which, up until now invariably end in disappointment, and an invented excuse not to continue paying for stuff which, to be kind, is probably useful to seven-year-olds, not yet having the critical awareness of a grown-up.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Worth finding your way forwards

[@hattyharris]

I have started the music master course this year and l will have your 10 points written out This will help and guide me. Thank-you

[@MusicMattersGB]

You’re very kind. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme.

[@hattyharris]

@@MusicMattersGB l meant to say Music Matters course. I am enjoying learning your online courses.

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That’s great. Glad you’re finding our courses helpful.

[@Robertbrucelockhart]

Gareth, I can’t tell you how encouraged I am by the fact that you don’t beat us disciples over the head with the DREADED METRONOME!

[@MusicMattersGB]

😀

[@patrickcunningham618]

Ty

[@MusicMattersGB]

😀Happy new year!

[@elizabethbailey261]

Great tips, and as an adult student of clarinet and trumpet (in my 50s) I concur with most of these. I do have a tutor but for 30 mins/week I don't get the theory a young student would get at school. What do you recommend for your tip number 9? I know the basics but I would love to get better at recognising what's going on in a particular phrase. I don't know what these theory points are called so that makes it hard to look them up. I don't have the terminology and a lot of online resources are a meaningless abstract wall of terms.

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[@ericmirza9133]

Part of being a perfectionist is memorization. The last and most important ingredient.

[@MusicMattersGB]

True

[@Artuthy]

Excelent classes, I appreciated a lot. Clear and very interesting tips and advices.

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I’m glad it’s helpful. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@Recipro1]

Really good classroom lesson for a 78 yr. old , 13 months into it on line.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@Recipro1]

@@MusicMattersGB Am starting New Year on your 10 tips and May join you later in the year after an expiration!

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😀

[@sumudukapuruge8576]

I wish you happy new year 🇱🇰

[@MusicMattersGB]

And you.

[@daisyduke7473]

Thank you for that!! I’m 76 and frustrated about the practice of my accordion...when I don’t do well I seem to go into avoidance for a period of time and go back out of guilt.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Leave the guilt behind you.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Despite all the groans and grumblings, well said.

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[@mustuploadtoo7543]

Could you do a video on finding the ideal fingering on piano for a piece? I dont understand how some people can get it near perfect immediately. Thanks

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@@MusicMattersGB if that is a yes, god bless you and your family 🙏🙏

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And you

[@mustuploadtoo7543]

@@MusicMattersGB I am waiting patiently for your upload with notifications on

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[@passage2enBleu]

Mastery starts with making the bed in the morning. It's a lifestyle. Practising and playing an instrument is just one manifestation thereof. Little by little great wealth is accumulated. Knowing where you want to go is half the journey solved. Never give up. All great accomplishments were once seen as impossible. If you have the desire, then you also have the ability to make that desire a reality. Embrace the challenges and enjoy the journey.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Wise words.

[@dennis1341]

Great tips Gareth...I have one question though related to the tip about speed. Go up, go down etc...how would that look like in a 30 minutes practice session? switiching back and forth per rep?...or do I work on getting it right at the first increased speed level...then to the next...and when I " have" that one go back again? Thank you.

[@MusicMattersGB]

I would pursue the latter option

[@dennis1341]

@@MusicMattersGB Dear Gareth , Clear to me now. Many thanks, for responding so quickly.

[@MusicMattersGB]

A pleasure. Good luck with it all.

[@lucasmembrane4763]

Is the warm-up in addition to the 10 min / day / grade?

[@MusicMattersGB]

It could be part of it but by all means make it additional if you wish.

[@lucasadams9071]

What is the piece being played at the end of the video?

[@MusicMattersGB]

This is the Music Matters theme, which I composed.

[@p83otfan]

Concerning #1, what is meant by “per grade”. Never heard that before.

[@MusicMattersGB]

There are various music exam bodies around the world that run a system of graded exams taking one from an elementary to an advanced level through 8-10 levels, depending on the exam board.

[@enochpeter]

A Little Maxim for a Minimum sounds like the title of a Sparks album.

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😀

[@josianemaet343]

number 11 = Have FUN !!!

[@MusicMattersGB]

Absolutely essential!

[@DJSTOEK]

💘

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[@hizaleus]

Do you have any advice for someone playing more than one instument (in my case, mandolin, viola, guitar?)

[@MusicMattersGB]

The same principles apply to each instrument. The biggest challenge is splitting your time between them.

[@hizaleus]

@@MusicMattersGB Thank you very much for your prompt reply. Do you have any suggestions on that? would you recommend a full practice session for each instrument, or aportioning time for each instrument in one practice session? How would you address level of achievement on different instruments. (note that on guitar and mandolin I am resuming play after a long absence, but I am a beginner on viola.)

[@MusicMattersGB]

It’s usually best to apportion greater time to your principal instrument then to divide the rest of your time between the others. As to gauging your progress some people use the exam system as goal posts, which may or met not suit you. Also, develop your musicianship skills, which you can then apply to any instrument. This is what our courses focus on.

[@hizaleus]

@@MusicMattersGB Thank you very much

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A pleasure

[@jsh9183]

I wish some of those who disliked the video left some comments, in order for us others to see what's going on in their brains.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Everyone is entitled to their own view. For my part, I do my best to provide high quality content.

[@billligon4005]

As a older piano hobbyist I try to practice 1 and 1/2 hours per day, with one day off to go out to breakfast.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Excellent

[@abhijitc1526]

Very informative video. I was wondering if you could share your views on how to get the scales (major& minor) right. Especially with the Minor as there are melodic & harmonic as well. Memorising them won't do any good hence what is the correct way to learn them? However, there are plenty of videos on scales but I haven't come across any where they teach you the right technique to master them. I knows it's a tall order but I'm sure your knowledge & experience with teaching it will surely benifit many beginners like me. I noticed that you have pulled down quite a bit. Please do take care & be safe.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Think of them in various ways. Understand the theory behind scale construction. Take an aural approach by hearing and remembering the sound of the various different scales. Repeat them over and over to develop muscle memory. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk including details of our online courses and of our exciting Maestros programme. If you value this channel and would like to help us continue to share and develop the content please consider supporting us as a level 1 Maestro by clicking here kzbin.info/door/8yI8P7Zi3yYTsypera-IQgjoin

[@keyboard_toucher]

12:52

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[@ronb6182]

My problem is learning the right notes. He He but you are right get past the notes and don't stay at the notes level. Rhythm is a other can of worms. And my biggest problem was phrasing my piano teacher switched piano course on me so I didn't know what them lines over the notes were for. (Slurs).73

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There’s certainly plenty to think about. If you’re worried about rhythm have a look at our Rhythm Bootcamp course at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@catherinemarsh5453]

We don't copy, we inherit. 🙂

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[@gunorijssel7987]

At 17.40 Look for sentences with 'questions and answer' or 'tension and resolve'. I've been told that most of all CLASSICAL STUDENTS are hooked to DRAIN INDIVIDUAL NOTES IN. Is this really still the case???

[@MusicMattersGB]

Not quite sure what you mean about ‘drain individual notes in’.

[@gunorijssel7987]

I mean, just notes in a certain sequence. Which makes that should they by accident 'lose their way' they have nothing to fall back on. I actually got this from a classical student on you tube who said that it had happened to him. He said that since then he forced himself to also seriously take notice of 'harmonics'. A couple of you tube classical teacher are also keep repeating this observation.!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@mojoefelix]

Please, why are you calling certain parts of the piece "corners"? I can't find a definition that fits. I think of them as segments or measures or parts or bars or phrases.

[@MusicMattersGB]

It’s just an expression that’s commonly used.

[@BannedJared]

"If you can play it slowly, you can play it quickly" -Been Lee Fastest no clear intonation violinist

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@gobiwaq]

This was very helpful. The only thing I didnt understand was aural skills. You didnt explain what this means exactly.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Fair comment. Aural skills - the ability to look at music and to know what it sounds like.

[@gobiwaq]

@@MusicMattersGB ah ok I get it. Thanks for explaining that!

[@MusicMattersGB]

No worries.

[@marikabodnar2311]

At this time my hand is not working. It is being attended to, so I am expected to be able to assume everything soon.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Hope you make a swift recovery.

[@erick_fernandez_78910]

Unfortunately, or fortunately, an hour goes by in about 5 minutes if you get deep into only one of these...I can’t imagine doing any of these to a satisfied level if I had to do all 10 of them in one day. Even with the whole day devoted to it. But, maybe this falls under the perfectionist category.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Keep going! Much to help you at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@r5u26d3]

Practice = noun practise = verb

[@MusicMattersGB]

Absolutely correct in English but we’ve gone with the U.S. convention on this occasion as we attracted comments re spelling the other way last time!

[@observer7418]

my neighbors require abject silence

[@MusicMattersGB]

That is a problem unless you’re playing an instrument that can use headphones.

[@DanielKodiak]

I love practicing so much I got tendinitis:(

[@MusicMattersGB]

Be careful with that and make sure you don’t press on the bottom of the keys. Much more at www.mmcourses.co.uk

[@DanielKodiak]

@@MusicMattersGB Thank you, that will be helpful for my piano courses. I’m primarily a cellist and am in college. Ironically I was trying to fix my bad posture techniques because I usually practice 2-4 hours a day. It’s been about 4 weeks of rest and my arm is starting to feel better!

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@DavidGiragosian]

@@DanielKodiak - About 15 years ago, I got a home therapeutic ultrasound unit, and it’s been a lifesaver a number of times, as has using an ice pack, and getting regular exercise to keep the body in shape. If you were playing 2-4 hours a day, you likely were generally over stressing your musculature.

[@MusicMattersGB]

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[@maciejfratczak4136]

there is no success without didactics. this is the tools for the student.

[@MusicMattersGB]

Absolutely