Practice approach
Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2020 11:42 am
I have been using Playground Sessions since Aug 1, 2019. I have completed Rookie Tour Bootcamp and have completed a little less than half the Intermediate Tour Bootcamp lessons. I am still playing Rookie level songs, as I am still awkward in playing with both hands on the keyboard. My current practice approach is to work on a Rookie level song, usually moderate or advanced level, at "slow" speed until I can play it at 90% accuracy as scored by my iPAD app. Then I start learning a new Rookie song, again usually moderate or advanced level, at "slow" speed. Each practice session consists of warming up with one octave scales, then playing a couple of different songs at "slow" tempo, and maybe doing at least part of an Intermediate Tour Bootcamp lesson. I enjoy the variety of playing different songs, even if I do have to play them at "slow" speed.
My question is, should I be putting more emphasis on continuing to practice the same song until I can play it at "full" recommended speed? How important is this?
Also, right now the Rookie hard level songs are still quite a challenge for me. When should I think about starting to look at Intermediate easy or moderate songs?
Thanks for your suggestions. I appreciate any and all feedback!
Dan Leffl
My question is, should I be putting more emphasis on continuing to practice the same song until I can play it at "full" recommended speed? How important is this?
Also, right now the Rookie hard level songs are still quite a challenge for me. When should I think about starting to look at Intermediate easy or moderate songs?
Thanks for your suggestions. I appreciate any and all feedback!
Dan Leffl