Archive for November 13th, 2009

Very Slow Practice

2 Comments Published by David Motto November 13th, 2009 in Muscle Memory

When musicians need to learn some very difficult music, they turn to the technique of Slow Practice.  When playing slowly, you teach  your muscles to play the notes correctly.  Basically, your muscles learn a sequence that will eventually allow you to play through a section flawlessly.
Most musicians picture slow practice like this:
Set the metronome at about [...]

They say "practice makes perfect." Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority . . . it merely consolidates imperfection.
--Henry Longhurst