Do you know what you sound like?

It is difficult to improve if we don't know how we sound. Try this. Use your phone to record yourself, listen back on ear buds or headphones. Watch the score as you do. What do you hear?

Listen for:

• Notes
• Rhythm
• Dynamics
• Articulations
• Balance
• Tempo
• Phrasing
• The musical feeling
• Memory lapses

If you are shy about listening to yourself, I understand. But, it is worth overcoming this reluctance. It is very helpful. You are now hearing what the teacher hears. And, the rest of your home.

Question of the week: 

Do you know the meaning of all the text in your pieces? Example, Allegro? These words give us direction on the interpretation of the music.

Cheers,

​David Story

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