Doing the Right Stuff

  1. Work on 8th note note sections on Page 77.
  2. Practice in chunks.
  3. Go slow.
  4. No floating fingers.
  5. Good form. 
  6. Power from wrists.
  7. Count out loud.
  8. Make sure you're ready to play before you start!
  9. Play from the wrists, make them bounce.
  10. Position, seating.
  11. Dynamics, don't forget.
  12. Count out loud.
  13. Use your knee to make sure your hand is rounded.
  14. Break trouble measures into hands separate, etc, to work out.