![]() ![]() I often call it my "church" to joke when people ask what are all these pictures. It decorates and is almost "spiritual" in addition. Mainly some pictures of my various violin idols. That's for luck but I also have motivational items in the practice room. I can almost hear him tell " practice! practice! " : ) I admire very much the composer and that pin reminds me of the strengh and power of will even in difficult situations (his life was really not an easy one.). I put it in my case because Beethoven is about the most willing person one can find. This curchief allows me to not forget her and to know that she's "with" me.every time I play. I so often cried on her dog "shoulder" while having difficult violin or school periods and she used to lick my tears and comfort me. ![]() She (the dog.) has always been there for us and vice-versa. a folded curchief that belonged to our first family dog (wonderful lab that we had for 14 years). People move on but what they taught us remains for ever! Though, this wonderful musician has changed schools, I still look often at the sticker and think about what she meant and how she taught me to think about myself and my playing. She though I could do something good and wanted me to beleive it too. We recommend the Two Tones games for anyone who is new to aural recognition of intervals. For example, we internalize the feeling of conducting a measure in three so that we can. First, we are developing internalized knowledge and physical structures. These skills belong in two big categories. You will get practice in all intervals, especially the seconds and thirds which comprise most melodic movement. While the word aural indicates that we think of these skills as relating to the ear, in many ways they focus more on the brain. She gave this to me because I lacked so much confidence back then beeing a late starter. This game is the minor key equivalent of Two Tones (Major) and will help you quickly identify melodic intervals within the context of a minor key. a sticker written " I'm a star " given to me by my first accompagnist (later became my theory and ear training teacher). Think of it as a herbal coffee that never cools down =)Įloise, good idea! In my violin case, I have many things but those who are purely "for luck" are the following: If I'm lucky.Īnd during my morning practice sessions (on weekdays), I always keep a mate handy, which is an excellent remedy for all the symptoms associated to mate abstinence. I also find that practicing the Alexander technique's "Monkey" position is a wonderful way for me to prevent myself from falling into that habit - it helps to stretch my legs, relax the knees and keep a relaxed posture overall. Lately, I also began to take a few minutes to relax and lengthen my spine and neck in front of the mirror, since I'm pretty tall and it's very easy for me to unwillingly "pull down" while playing. I also add up to the list of people who wash their hands before playing, and obsessively clean the rosin off the instrument during every small practice break, which makes me feel a little like the movie "As Good as it Gets". It's also lovely when one of your neighbors has a musical comedy studio in his house. I always have to close my door and window, since my room is right next to a small patio which acts as a soundbox for the entire building. ![]()
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