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Old 04-30-2007, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Flint Buchanan View Post
so what do you suggest I put in a practice log?

since you're a music educator-what's the best way to effectively practice? I went by the library and checked out "the Inner Game of Music" because I really don't know how to practice.
1) Get a copy of Simandl, if you can and work through that, slowly.
2) Start learning your major scales (arco) and increase the range. Don't just play in one comfortable key... it's best to do all 12.
3) Find a piece of music and learn it. Find a piece that isn't impossibly hard but still presents a challenge.
4) Check out other players in your area and, if they sound good, ask them for a lesson.
Sorry, I'm rushing off to an appointment, so I did this quickly.

TRY TO MAKE YOUR PRACTICE SOUND GOOD... it is supposed to be music, after all.

The inner game of music is a very good book.
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