Scales or No Scales? Christian Tetzlaff Workshop Discussion

[@stevecreswell9962]

These are very helpful, wise words from all the participants and workshop leaders.

[@m.d.8122]

Ist's a matter of disposition (body and mind), not of practice more scales

[@songsabai3794]

Want to learn fast? - play/practice slowly!

[@Felsenherzz]

You are so right. Start slow to the point it gets ridiculous and build it up from there. Humbleness will help you a lot.

[@davidbteague]

Slow practice where the problem is carefully isolated yet practiced in minimal context is the most effective for me. My friend said, "It's easier to play *that* faster." I'd say it is certainly easier to ignore the errors caused by not learning "it" slowly.

[@ml-hy2sh]

Of course practice scales - and without vibrato to hear clear intonation. If you know all scales ( and with variations) , you know all pieces.

[@2ears1mouth786]

Vengerov, Rodney Friend, etc, say NO to practising scales without vibrato. They're right.

[@ml-hy2sh]

@@2ears1mouth786 I don´t think so! I want to listen if I can play 100% in tune first. My students need that.