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Christopher Tomaloff
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...Slow and steady with met. Granted, wrong-notes are always a factor (obviously, with an un-attatched, 16 inch implement, coming down on approx. a 1 to 3 inch target while moving on 3 axis), but the metronome is the best weapon in this battle, along with self-discipline and LOADS of patience.
It took me 6 months to work Conversation in the Forrest (essentially, Prism) up to where it needed to be. Granted, that was between two of us, but we still practiced that piece slow and steady until it became natural. I don't think we cranked the tempo up until 3 weeks before the performance; and when we did, it was easy (because we knew it literally from head to toe) thanks to the slow met. Along with this "physical training" came the ease in developing and maintaining phrasing and technique (including playing position on the bar) in the same self-disciplinary manner.
Once again, we've all heard it before, but it's never bad to remind ourselves again.
Best,
CjT
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