This week I focused on scales and sight reading

I focused on playing one octave in each of the scales repeatedly, followed by

the second and third octave to get the fingering and tuning correct. I also used
a metronome to get them up the right tempo and improve fluency. During the
double stopping scales I focussed on my breathing throughout to stop myself
from tensing my hand if I play wrong notes or go out of tune. This helps to
keep me more focussed and calm throughout a practice session. When sight
reading I made myself look at the time and key signature first and keep a bit in
my head before playing.
I find the double stopping in 6ths and thirds very difficult to play as you have
to keep two notes in tune and it uses tricky hand shapes. I also find it difficult
to play the scales when they reach the last octave as it is very high and
involves tricky fingering.
I have been playing scales mainly and have focussed on fluency and precision.
Each practice session I have:
-Used a metronome
-Focussed on my breathing before playing, during and after
-Made sure that my bow hand is in the correct shape, considering the
articulation of the scale
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Elbow in in the right possision

-Heard the pitch of the next note(s) in my head before playing them