Some tips to help you get festival ready:
-memorize now! Have your piece securely memorized at the very least 2 weeks before the big day.
-practice your performance-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times
-tape yourself. At lessons, in practice, in performance.
-are there any weak areas that need consideration?
-dynamic check: is there enough contrast? are crescendos evident and gradual, (for example)?
-tempo check: are you steady? should there be rubato? is the tempo appropriate? can you manage your tempo comfortably?
-check all the markings in the score-have you included all?
-is your performance convincing? what are you trying to communicate with the music?
-how's the balance? are there voices that need individuality?
-have you identified all the high and low points within your piece?
-have you identified all the beginnings and endings within your piece? (phrases, sections....)
-do you understand the style and necessary inclusions?
-can you do more, say more?
-and finally, on the big day, have a ball, go for it, with your whole heart and soul. This is your moment!
Compliments, rowsellpiano
-memorize now! Have your piece securely memorized at the very least 2 weeks before the big day.
-practice your performance-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times-6 times
-tape yourself. At lessons, in practice, in performance.
-are there any weak areas that need consideration?
-dynamic check: is there enough contrast? are crescendos evident and gradual, (for example)?
-tempo check: are you steady? should there be rubato? is the tempo appropriate? can you manage your tempo comfortably?
-check all the markings in the score-have you included all?
-is your performance convincing? what are you trying to communicate with the music?
-how's the balance? are there voices that need individuality?
-have you identified all the high and low points within your piece?
-have you identified all the beginnings and endings within your piece? (phrases, sections....)
-do you understand the style and necessary inclusions?
-can you do more, say more?
-and finally, on the big day, have a ball, go for it, with your whole heart and soul. This is your moment!
Compliments, rowsellpiano
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