Christoph Karl Wichert

Practice to Remember

Posted on Aug 24, 2014

Practice to Remember

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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Ask „What“ before „How“! The clearer the goal, the easier the way!

Posted on Jul 13, 2014

    Mindful 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,...

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Corelli Adagio free Download and Play-Along

Posted on Oct 29, 2013

Just 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...

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Welcome to my new Homepage

Posted on Oct 7, 2013

Welcome to my new Homepage

Welcome, find here soon more about myself, my work and helpful tips and material for young bassoonists. – Stay tuned!

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