Practice Hints
All band students are expected to practice a minimum of 15 minutes 5 days a week. This consistent practice schedule allows students time to build the muscle memory that they need to play their instrument properly and helps prevent fatigue. Weekly practice charts are passed out to students in class. These are aimed to help students focus on specific aspects of their playing each week. Practice charts are due back in class signed each week.
Top 10 Ways to Practice Better
- Set aside a specific time each day to practice. Whether it is right when they get home from school, or while you're preparing dinner, beginning students will benefit from a consistent practice schedule.
- Find a comfortable place to practice.
- Practice a long song in small chunks.
- If a part isn't getting better, move on and come back to it.
- Use the Play-a-long CD that comes with the book.
- Have "practice dates" with friends.
- Give concerts for family and friends.
- Teach someone in your family how to play a song on your instrument.
- Start slow and gradually speed up the tempo of the song.
- HAVE FUN! If you're not having fun playing your music, find some music you can have fun with!
Practice Help Sheets
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Flute.doc | |
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Clarinet.doc | |
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Alto Saxophone.doc | |
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