Useful Tools

• Notebook

• Recorder

• Tuner/ tuning fork

• Metronome

• Mirror

• Footstool

Practice vs. Play

"Practice does not make perfect. Practice makes permanent.

Perfect practice makes perfect"

• Divide your time between practice and play.

• Practice with a specific goal in mind.

• Play is free and expressive, where results of practice should be evident.

Make Music

Whether your practicing or playing, always make it musical.

• Incorporate dynamics

• Contour

• Accents/rhythm

• Phrasing

Metronome

• Use it to gauge your improvement

• Practice as slow as necessary for good tone, and rhythm.

• As always, keep it musical