Reinforce the new practice methods I learned.
Testing it out on other pieces to see if it still works.
Let’s see if it works!?
This week, I want to share a new little experiment I’m working on! And that’s applying the vibrato practice I have but for other pieces. Since I’ve created that you practice the method for “The Swan” piece. I was curious if it was universal for other pieces as well. So let’s find out!
I'm adding the vibrato practice to my new piece!
How I integrated this practice method into other pieces is to count the amount of rotates in my head per each note.
Definitely have the metronome there to help me out. I continued with a speed 60. Since it’s a good pace that I’m comfortable with. Remember, the method of practice stays the same. It’s just the piece that changed.
I applying this vibrato practice to a brand new piece that I just learned in 2 days “Ave Maria by Shubert” in F major. Since I’m practicing together and preparing a new piece with my brother and a great friend who plays the recorder.
How did it turn out?
Here are some results and problems I found after adding the vibrato practice method to the Ave Maria piece.
Some notes are a bit too short and squeezing in rotates for the vibrato was a bit tricky. But it was doable since I chopped it up and practiced just 2 rotates, then stopped. I would repeat that until it sounds even and consistent and my hand feels relaxed at all times.
Slow down and keep it even. My arm started to tense up a bit so I had to remember to follow the counting of beats in my head and have my hands rotate together.
Cutting up some of the notes since we have a lot of dotted notes in Ave Maria…
As you practice with the counting of the rotation per note in mind. It will help my hand get used to how many I need to rotate instead of running off and going out of control.
Mini exercise
So this week, have fun applying the vibrato practice to another piece that you play or to a new piece that you are learning. See if you can adapt and use it universally among the pieces you play.
See you all next week with discoveries, tips, and advice!
So there are my discoveries, Tips and Advice on how to improve your cello playing. I hope you enjoy this fun new way of practicing!
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