Answer by Laurence for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
Sure. Practicing at a variety of speeds can't do any harm.As long as you're practicing it RIGHT! Paradoxically, practicing UNDER speed may be of more benefit. It shows up anything you're fluffing or...
View ArticleAnswer by Lazy for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
Yes, it is. Generally it is a good thing to not only be able to play it in tempo, but to be able to play it in tempo without strain. Without the playing affecting your breathing. When you can...
View ArticleAnswer by Tim for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
Yes, but only around 10% faster, and only when you're sure the passage concerned is down perfectly at the required speed.Spending (wasting!) time in the recording studio is no good - especially if...
View ArticleAnswer by guidot for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
Actually playing faster than demanded is the standard strategy for becoming comfortable to play at the demanded (reduced compared what you exercized earlier) speed.You do not necessarily need to play...
View ArticleShould I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is faster than required?
I am preparing to record a jazz instrumental piece with some friends in a few months time at a small recording studio. The sheet music for the composed section indicates the BPM, and we have agreed to...
View ArticleAnswer by Neil_UK for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
It's easier/better to increase the speed of something you play right, than to correct the playing of something you attempt at the right speed.If you are playing correctly at the planned tempo, then by...
View ArticleAnswer by Andy Bonner for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that...
There are good answers here already, so I'll just add one word of warning: Make sure you've got the "real tempo" really solid internally. I feel like the number one thing groups disagree on is what the...
View ArticleAnswer by GratefulDisciple for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo...
I'm a classical pianist / organist, but I think practicing techniques are similar. The short answer: only AFTER you are super comfortable playing at the right tempo without mistakes.My practice...
View ArticleAnswer by Ivan for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
I had a teacher in the past who used this analogy: if you're driving on the freeway and the speed limit is 70, would you rather be driving a car whose speedometer goes up to 90, or a car whose...
View ArticleAnswer by ggcg for Should I practise a piece at a metronome tempo that is...
Yes, this is a good practice approach but if and only if you have it mastered at tempo mistake free.However, before you even get there you can practice the sections at a faster tempo with the...
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