Surviving Your First Class
C)When the actual playing begins, the eyes have read the score several times, and the fingers have been “itching” to play
D)Using various tempi & track configurations
1)SLOWLY, without SMF, either hands separately or together
2)Increase tempo gradually as skill permits
3)Add rhythm track (Track R)
a)Slow R.H.
b)Slow L.H.
4)Add orchestra track (Track 2)
a)Slow R.H.
b)Slow L.H.
5)Mute piano parts
6)Find difficult spots & use Markers
a)Set Marker A
b)Set Marker B
c)Turn on Repeat or “loop” button, and practice this spot until it is polished
d)Turn Repeat button off, and continue playing
e)Clear Markers A & B
Outline
A)First beat only
B)First and third beats
C)All main beats
D)All notes
E)Using various tempi & track configurations
1)SLOWLY, without SMF, either hands separately or together
2)Increase tempo gradually as skill permits
3)Add rhythm track (Track R)
a)Slow R.H.
b)Slow L.H.
4)Add orchestra track (Track 2)
a)Slow R.H.
b)Slow L.H.
5)Mute piano parts
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