Maxims for success
1. Time counts
2. Focus on the tricky bits first
3. Use consistent fingerings
4. GOOOOOOOO SLOOOOOOOW, very slow with a steady beat. Engage your best friend--the metronome.
5. Be patient. Speeding up before you are ready can undo all the hard work you just did.
6. Spend extra time on scales, chords, and arpeggios, these boring bits are the key to rapid progress. Listen for evenness of tone and steadiness. Be cognizant of the relaxed feeling in your body and the gentle rhythm of your breathing.
7. Have fun, a happy expectant attitude goes along way.
Cheers,
David
1. Time counts
2. Focus on the tricky bits first
3. Use consistent fingerings
4. GOOOOOOOO SLOOOOOOOW, very slow with a steady beat. Engage your best friend--the metronome.
5. Be patient. Speeding up before you are ready can undo all the hard work you just did.
6. Spend extra time on scales, chords, and arpeggios, these boring bits are the key to rapid progress. Listen for evenness of tone and steadiness. Be cognizant of the relaxed feeling in your body and the gentle rhythm of your breathing.
7. Have fun, a happy expectant attitude goes along way.
Cheers,
David
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