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Author: JBOverture
Date: 2012-10-28 09:04
Hi All,
With a recital examination coming up soon, I'm feeling optimistically prepared with the repertoire and keeping the practice up.
However, I'd like some tips on how you all approach 'polishing' a performance; that is, what do you do above and beyond 'learning' a piece of music. Rehearsal strategies, research etc.
Thanks for your input
JB
jarrodbutler.com
Post Edited (2012-10-28 09:04)
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2012-10-28 10:35
I would suggest you move past the notes now and focus on the interpretation. We can make the mistake of pounding the notes thinking that this will make the "performance" better but actually you can go past the peak.
Peter Cigleris
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-10-28 14:50
It's vital to know everything that's going on as you play. You need to know the piano/orchestral parts just as well as you know your solo line.
Also, you must know the harmony, which determines the shapes of your phrases. It's like the skeleton, which determines the shape of the flesh that lies over it. You're like a skier going down a slalom course. You see what's coming and lean into the curves, so that each phrase has its own shape.
I practice the solo part until my fingers play it automatically. Then I play from the score, letting my fingers play the solo line while I read the bass line, feeling how it and the solo line work together and work off each other. Then I do the same, reading the interior voices.
Ken Shaw
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Author: DrewSorensenMusic
Date: 2012-10-28 20:24
Video tape your practice session as it was the exam/performance. Play it back for yourself. You will see what you'd like to make better.
Drew S.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2012-10-29 09:24
It would help a lot to know what you are planning to play. Based on the pieces we can get down to business and offer some tips.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2012-10-29 14:18
I also suggest you tape yourself with your pianist and play it back following the music and mark whatever you feel needs honing. It's also a good idea to play your program for some friends. Have them write a critique for you if you like. Different ears hear different things. And finally, don't over practise it and think music instead of notes if you feel comfortable with the notes.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2012-11-06 16:18
Here's what a killer auditioner does to prepare for important "performances":
Last thing in the day, she records her program.
First thing in the morning, maybe over coffee, she reviews the tapes and makes notes on what she wants to change.
During the day, she works on the passages to be modified until she thinks that she's met her goals.
REPEAT REPEAT REPEAT...
Me? I just get the greatest advice from my very excellent teacher.
Bob Phillips
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