#slowpractice under #performance conditions For #fastplaying passages I practice #undertempo with #tinybow strokes which have #stickysounds This prepares #qualitysound as the passage gets #fasterandfaster Here’s an example of a #practiceroutine I use and teach my #violinstudents learning J.B Accolay’s #violinconcerto in #aminor 5 videos: 1) Practice half measures with pauses. Include all #dynamics (don’t wait until the passage is learned to do the #crescendo and #decrescendo ~swipe left~ 2) Slightly faster. One measure at a time. ~swipe left~ 3) Slightly faster. No pauses. Don’t forget dynamics! ~swipe left~ 4) Slightly faster, still under tempo. Notice how the small sticky bows are starting to sound “normal” ~swipe left~ 5) Performance version. Notes are clear and brilliant as a result of training the small bow strokes. I feel in control of the bow. Dynamics sound natural and clear as a result of including them all along. Swipe back to video 1 and notice how I am using the same amount of bow at every speed! Note: Students may spend anywhere from a few minutes to several weeks on each stage as they learn other parts of the concerto. #violintechnique #violinpractice #practiceroom #practicemakesprogress #beautifulmusic #40hoursofpractice #loveviolin #violinteacher #violinclass #violinpedagogy @paoyi_2005 (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBglt6ALCB/?utm_medium=tumblr
