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Author: Won Kim
Date: 2002-10-27 22:44
wow... i just practiced about 7 hours today and i can't feel any part of my teeth and right thumb... The most i practiced in one day so far is like 3 hours. I decided to practice as much as I can until my competition on thursday. I realized how much effort and endurance is required to be like those great musicians. just a feeling after the long practice...(i was suddenly glad that I'm not going to be a music major!) Anyways, wish me some good luck for the competition... I'm still nervous but practice makes me more confident!
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2002-10-28 00:15
You're heading for disaster at this pace.
Rest is also important for peak performance.
Continuous practice as you mention is something to work toward gradually. If you feel at ALL off tomorrow, take it easy 'kay?
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Author: William
Date: 2002-10-28 00:45
"I'm still nervous but practice makes me more confident!"
Chance (as in auditions) always favors the prepared mind (and musician). Practice just enough so that you are sure of yourself and your ability to perform the required material.
Best of Luck!!!!!
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Author: ron b
Date: 2002-10-28 06:34
I'd like to also extend my good luck wishes to you, Won Kim
I'd also like to add my support to the advice already given, that you don't over-practice. Seven hours in one day is more than most professional players do. Building confidence is fine. Blowing your chops out just before the big day is NOT fine :|
Again, I do wish you lots of good luck.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2002-10-28 16:58
Won Kim -
No part of the body heals faster than the tongue and lips. If you give yourself a rest now, you'll be fine by Thursday. It is important, though, to take the rest.
Spend the time instead going over scales slowly in your mind. Let you feel each finger movement and sequence of finger movements, all with total concentration and control. Then work the same way on the excerpts, so you feel the arch of each phrase. This intense visualization will do you just as much good as actual playing, while letting your lips and hands recover.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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