To practice mindfully it is important to know a little bit about how our brain memorises information and acquires motor skills. Knowing a bit about this process helps to design your practicing in a way, that allows you to memorize new passages faster and have them more easily recalled. Think of our memory like of a library. For every Information there is a file card that helps us later to...
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Here one more about setting goals, since I strongly believe, that efficient and motivating practicing starts with good and S.M.A.R.T. Goals S.M.A.R.T is a mnemonic acronym coming form project- and personal management. Since somehow Practising is our project, our personal development, I find it very suited to help in defining the goals for our practising. It stands for: S –...
Read MoreMindful practising starts with asking yourself what you want to achieve. What is your goal for the practice session and what do you want to achieve in general on your instrument in the next months or years? Ask yourself: What do I want to practice and learn today before you start? And after practicing: What have I achieved today? If we set ourselves realistic,...
Read MoreJust added Arcangelo Corelli’s Adagio for Bassoon and Pianoforte in the version of G. Setaccioli in the free download section. The piece is suitable for many solemn occasions and is great as an embouchure / sound and tenor-clef practice. You will find also the piano play-along for you to practice. Enjoy!! Go to: Free...
Read MoreOne of my daily routines to warm up and stay fit including the full major scales sheet. free download
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