Establishing a regular routine for practising your flute is essential if you want become proficient in handling and playing the instrument.
But any old sort of practice will not do, it must be the right kind of practice, otherwise you may quickly establish bad habits that will lead to very poor results, despite enthusiasm and energy. We want to avoid this sort of practice.
Often it is the establishing of a good daily routine that can be the most challenging for beginners. However, as with all things, once the routine of practise is established, everything else tends to flow a good deal more easily.
In the first place, as human beings, we want to hear something that sounds nice, this is our first and most urgent need. In order to get the best possible chance to produce something that does actually sound at least pleasant, we should begin by playing something soulful and which has a tune that we love and can resonate to emotionally. This will go a long way with helping us to get into the 'mood' of playing.
Choosing short pieces that are melodious and that engage us emotionally will go a long way to helping us transition from those first few minutes when the sounds we produce may not sound quite so lovely.
Keeping things simple, here are a few tips to establishing a good practice routine;
But any old sort of practice will not do, it must be the right kind of practice, otherwise you may quickly establish bad habits that will lead to very poor results, despite enthusiasm and energy. We want to avoid this sort of practice.
Often it is the establishing of a good daily routine that can be the most challenging for beginners. However, as with all things, once the routine of practise is established, everything else tends to flow a good deal more easily.
In the first place, as human beings, we want to hear something that sounds nice, this is our first and most urgent need. In order to get the best possible chance to produce something that does actually sound at least pleasant, we should begin by playing something soulful and which has a tune that we love and can resonate to emotionally. This will go a long way with helping us to get into the 'mood' of playing.
Choosing short pieces that are melodious and that engage us emotionally will go a long way to helping us transition from those first few minutes when the sounds we produce may not sound quite so lovely.
Keeping things simple, here are a few tips to establishing a good practice routine;
- Try to practice every day.
- Set a minimum time of at least ten to twenty minutes.
- Set your practice area up so that it is inviting and comfortable to work in.
- Be kind to your instrument and it will be kind to you. Always take care of your instrument after you have used it and make sure it is properly cleaned and stored at the end of every practice session.
- Do not strain yourself unduly.
- Be open and honest with your tutor about what you are thinking and feeling with regards to your practice. This can help to bring you both closer and will enable the teacher more quickly and readily to instruct you on how best to move forward.
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