A Supplement to Slow Practice
A few weeks ago, I gave some suggestions for practising Mozart's Rondo alla turca and I would like to apply this principle to another piece, which really couldn't be more contrasting in…
Practice Makes Permanent
We all know that "practice makes permanent" and that if we try to learn a piece by constant repetition via repeated complete up-to-speed readings, we are going to regret it…
An Energy Saving Tip
The other day the bulb in my piano lamp blew. It was the only light I had on in the room, and because it was dark outside and I was…
Practising Fast
Common sense suggests that if we can play a fast piece faster than intended, it will be easier to manage at the proper tempo, since we will have gone the…