Archive for December 8th, 2009

Mastering Transitions is the Secret to Playing Smoothly

0 Comments Published by David Motto December 8th, 2009 in Muscle Memory

If you are breaking down your music into sections, you give yourself attainable goals, help the memorization process, and learn everything faster. However, you should be aware of one common issue with practicing sections: making a smooth transition from one section to the next. Here’s a look at the unsuccessful process of learning sections for [...]

Playing scales is like a boxer skipping rope or punching a bag. It's not the thing in itself; it's preparatory to the activity.
--Barney Kessel