HOW TO

PRACTISE
D E V E LO P I N G YO U R T E C H N I C A L &
INTERPRETIVE SKILLS

LEARNING NEW REPERTOIRE

(PIECES)
Developing:
Do you show progress in the
session?
Secure:
Are you always focused and
positive; aiming to do your
best?
Expert:
Do you show imagination and
creativity when practising?

Learning New Repertoire: Repeat

sections until they are perfected,
then add sections bit by bit until it
is secure.
Choose music that is at your level,
but has some challenging points.

ACCURACY OF PITCH/ TIMING

Developing:
Do you show progress in the
session?
Secure:
Are you always focused and
positive; aiming to do your
best?
Expert:
Do you show imagination and
creativity when practising?

Pitch: Listen to the

accompaniment and be in tune
with the harmony.
Timing: Listen to one another and
feel the pulse.

EXPRESSION AND USE OF DYNAMICS

(VOLUME)
Developing:
Do you show progress in the
session?
Secure:
Are you always focused and
positive; aiming to do your
best?
Expert:
Do you show imagination and
creativity when practising?

Expression: Emphasise
words/notes to add emotion. Tell
a story through music dont just
play notes!
Dynamics: Practice at different
volume levels. Think about the
meaning of words/phrases add
different dynamics accordingly.

MUSICAL INTERACTION & STAGE

PRESENCE (ON STAGE?) RECORDING
Developing:
Do you show progress in the
session?
Secure:
Are you always focused and
positive; aiming to do your
best?
Expert:
Do you show imagination and
creativity when practising?

Musical Interaction: In an
ensemble (group), interact with
one another.
Stage Presence: Posture, breath
control, confidence, secure
playing. Think BIG: own the
stage!