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Author: Chris C.
Date: 2012-01-05 01:35
Hey guys,
As of a few weeks ago, I have been inundated with very difficult district band and orchestra music and wasn't given much time before the festivals, so I've bumped my practice time up from 1 hour a day to 3-4 hours a day and I have a few questions:
1) How much should I practice before taking a break and how long should I take a break? I usually take a 5 minute break every 40 minutes.
2) Should I focus only on the music and just make do with the technique that I've developed, or should I still spend a substantial amount of time continuing to work on my technique so as to not have to spend as much time preparing the actual music?
3) My mom was telling me that practicing for so long is unhealthy for my lips. What can I tell her to get her off my case?
Chris.
Post Edited (2012-01-05 01:38)
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2012-01-05 02:14
1) Take lots of breaks, frequently. If you have to schedule when and how long they are, you're not taking enough, imho.
2) You're cramming. Spend most of your time on the music. Nothing will get the patterns present in the music under your fingers like practicing the patterns present in the music.
3) Tell her to be glad you're not playing french horn. While you're probably causing yourself some damage, they do an order of magnitude more.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: oca
Date: 2012-01-05 02:16
The lips contain muscles that function like any other muscle in the human anatomy. They are able to grow stronger through more extensive and rigorous use of them. If you aren't used to such intense practice, listen to your mom. If you are used to this type of practice, it won't hurt you at all.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2012-01-05 02:58
I put in a lot of hours. For me the brain takes a dump after about 30 minutes. I think taking a true break, such as lunch or whatever for around 15 to 30 minutes works very well for me.
Don't rush into playing 3 to 4 hours a day. Work your way up adding perhaps 5 or 10 minutes every few days. Give yourself time for adjustments.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2012-01-05 09:34
For clarinet 4 hours is certainly doable.
If it's a 'manage time' question, you have to come to a conclusion of what is most critical to rehearse. But the bottom line is NOT to waste time with sections of pieces that are 'under the fingers.' Find the odd bits and JUST practice that (kinda goes for sight reading too). You'll find you have much more time that way.
..................Paul Aviles
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